Coronavirus Latest: Gas Prices In New Jersey, Across Nation Still Falling Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Gas prices in New Jersey and across the nation continue to fall amid the coronavirus epidemic as many people adhere to shelter-in-place orders. AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gas in New Jersey on Friday was $2.10, a nickel less than a week ago.
Drivers were paying $2.73 a gallon a year ago at this time.
The national average gas price Friday was $1.88, down from $1.95 a week ago. Drivers were paying $2.76 a gallon a year ago at this time
Analysts foresee little impact on gas prices from any potential increases in crude oil prices despite recent crude oil volatility and this week's OPEC agreement to reduce production.
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