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Rutgers poll finds New Jersey households still strained by costs
New results from the latest Rutgers-Eagleton poll show affordability struggles persist, with gas prices rising even as housing, food and utility pressures reportedly ease.
Gas prices surge in NJ as Iran conflict disrupts oil supply
Gas prices in New Jersey and across the U.S. are rising as the Iran conflict disrupts oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, tightening global fuel supply.
Gas tax increase hits NJ drivers as 2026 begins
New Jersey drivers are paying more at the pump after a 4.2-cent uptick took effect Jan. 1, 2026, to fund transportation projects statewide.
Powerball jackpot hits $1.7B ahead of Christmas Eve drawing (updated)
With an estimated cash value of $781.3 million, the lottery prize ranks as the fourth largest in game history.
Nearly 2.8M New Jerseyan residents expected to travel for holidays
Hitting the roads in the Garden State? You're not alone. Autos will dominate when it comes to reaching residents' destinations, while anticipated air travel, transit and airport volumes rise year over year.
2 million from NJ expected to travel for Thanksgiving
Whether hitting the road, rails or taking to the skies, New Jerseyans should plan accordingly, as more folks are projected to make moves for the holiday over 2024.
NJ airports, roads brace for Labor Day travel surge
As the unofficial end of summer looms, millions are expected to make moves, impacting logistics, traffic management and transportation operations.
Holiday travel hits record highs in NJ as gas prices fall
AAA projects more than 20 million residents will travel by automobile this July Fourth with the cost to fill up at its lowest since Independence Day in 2021, according to GasBuddy.
Over 1M New Jerseyans to travel Memorial Day weekend
According to insights from AAA, GasBuddy, the Port Authority and Affinity Federal Credit Union, lower gas prices and more affordable shore trips will have residents hitting the roads, rails and air ahead of the holiday.
GasBuddy’s 2025 price projections continue 3-year trend
Despite the outlook, head of petroleum analysis Patrick De Haan cautioned that a number of "emerging risks could lead to increased volatility" in the new year.
GasBuddy predicts relief at the pump in 2024
“As 2023 fades away, I’m hopeful those $5 and $6 prices for gasoline and diesel will also fade into memory,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for the technology company, which predicts the national average will drop by about 13 cents in the new year.
Millions hit NJ roads for the holidays
The Port Authority expects to see the busiest Christmas and New Year travel period ever for its three major airports, while AAA Northeast projects 115.2 million people will travel 50 miles or more from their home.
