Gas prices rise in NJ, around nation amid high oil prices

Published January 29, 2022 3:58 PM EST

Gas prices rose again in New Jersey and around the nation at large amid tight global oil supplies and despite low demand typical of the season. 

AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gas in New Jersey on Friday was $3.41, up three cents from last week. 

Drivers were paying an average of $2.55 a gallon a year ago at this time. 

The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline was $3.35, also up three cents from last week. 

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