Traveling This Memorial Day? Check Gas Prices In New Jersey

NEW JERSEY — If you’re among the 37 million Americans predicted to travel this Memorial Day, part of planning your trip means knowing how much it will cost to fill up the tank in New Jersey.

One thing is for certain: Prepare your wallet to take a big hit this Memorial Day. The American Automobile Association predicts gas prices will reach a high not seen since 2014.

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In fact, AAA data shows the average price for a gallon of gas in New Jersey was $3.05 on Friday. Average prices are updated daily.

More demand this year is likely to drive up prices as the holiday approaches, according to AAA. As demand increases, gas stations will have to adjust delivery schedules to keep up. This could also result in some fuel outages in more popular destinations, AAA predicts.

According to AAA, a recent shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline, which delivers 45 percent of the fuel consumed by East and Southeast states, could also affect prices and fuel supply ahead of the holiday.

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Destinations vary this Memorial Day, but AAA says the top five destinations this year are Las Vegas, Orlando, Myrtle Beach, Denver, and Nashville.

It’s likely anyone traveling by car will experience some sticker shock this year. Anyone who traveled last Memorial Day enjoyed some of the lowest gas prices in 2020 years. Heading into that holiday weekend, gas in the United States averaged about $1.87 per gallon.