Wayne, N.J., March 6, 2023 — The average price for a gallon of gas in New Jersey increased four cents from last week to $3.24 ($3.20). Today’s average price is 15 cents cheaper than a month ago ($3.39), and 85 cents cheaper than March 6, 2022 ($4.09).
AAA Northeast’s March 6th survey of fuel prices found the current national average to be $3.40, up four cents from a week ago ($3.36). The national average price is seven cents cheaper than a month ago ($3.47) and 60 cents less than a year ago ($4.00).
“With demand up and inventories down in the region, some higher prices locally don’t come as a surprise,” said Robert Sinclair Jr., Senior Manager of Public Affairs for AAA Northeast. “Another reason is that the seasonal switch to summer blend gasoline is underway, which may account for this bounce in pump prices.”
Average gas prices showed little movement surrounding states – up three cents in Connecticut to $3.27 ($3.24), and down one cent in New York and Pennsylvania to $3.43 and $3.61, respectively ($3.44, $3.62).
| Region | Current Price* | One Week Ago | One Month Ago | One Year Ago |
| New Jersey | $3.24 | $3.20 | $3.39 | $4.09 |
| Connecticut | $3.27 | $3.24 | $3.34 | $4.21 |
| New York | $3.43 | $3.44 | $3.55 | $4.20 |
| Pennsylvania | $3.61 | $3.62 | $3.76 | $4.17 |
*Prices as of March 6, 2023
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