Watch CBS News

AAA Mid-Atlantic: New Jersey Gas Prices Down Slightly

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Motorists are seeing slightly lower prices at the pumps in New Jersey.

AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in New Jersey on Friday was $3.40, down 2 cents from last week. That's also lower than the price from a year ago, when motorists were paying $3.46.

The lower prices end a two-week stretch where pump prices had remained unchanged in New Jersey.

Meanwhile, the national average price rose by 2 cents to $3.63. That's also higher than the national average from a year ago, when motorists were paying $3.56.

Analysts say the lower prices in New Jersey came about even though crude oil prices rose gradually during the week.

(© Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.