Wayne, N.J., May 30, 2023 — New Jersey’s average gas price jumped 11 cents this week to $3.54 ($3.43). Today’s average price is six cents higher than a month ago ($3.48), but down significantly from the $4.76 that Garden State drivers were paying a year ago.
AAA Northeast’s May 30th survey of fuel prices found the current national average to be $3.57, up three cents from last week ($3.54). The national average gas price is four cents cheaper than a month ago ($3.61), but $1.04 cheaper than a year ago ($4.61).
“The seasonal surge in gasoline demand leading into the long holiday weekend resulted in the national average rising to $3.57,” said Robert Sinclair Jr., Senior Manager of Public Affairs for AAA Northeast. “The rise in demand for oil and gasoline is helping push pump prices higher for now.
Gas prices rose all around the region. Like New Jersey, Connecticut drivers saw the largest jump – 11 cents – to today’s average of $3.65 ($3.54). The average price in New York rose five cents to $3.70 ($3.65), and Pennsylvania drivers saw the smallest increase – three cents – to today’s price of $3.68 ($3.65).
| Region | Current Price* | One Week Ago | One Month Ago | One Year Ago |
| New Jersey | $3.54 | $3.43 | $3.48 | $4.76 |
| Connecticut | $3.65 | $3.54 | $3.58 | $4.68 |
| New York | $3.70 | $3.65 | $3.70 | $4.92 |
| Pennsylvania | $3.68 | $3.65 | $3.74 | $4.76 |
*Prices as of May 30, 2023
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