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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.
State gas tax rate set to increase in 2025
The Treasury Department announced this week that New Jersey motorists can expect an uptick of 2.6 cents per gallon, effective Jan. 1, 2025.
Gas tax rate set to increase slightly in October
“As mandated by the 2016 law, this dedicated funding stream continues to provide billions of dollars across the state to support crucial transportation infrastructure needs," said state Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio.
Treasury announces gas tax cut … of 1 cent
“Because actual consumption in Fiscal Year 2022 was moderately above our projections made last August, and consumption in the current fiscal year is projected to be slightly above last fiscal year’s levels, our analysis of the formula dictates a 1.0 cent decrease this coming October,” said State Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio. “We are pleased that this dedicated funding stream continues t[...]
NJ’s gas tax for motorists going down Oct. 1
Filling up at the pump just got a little cheaper as an 8.3 cent decrease comes after the state hit drivers with a 9.3 cent-per-gallon hike last year.
