Gas Prices Rise In New Jersey, Around Nation Amid High Oil Prices

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — 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. Drivers were paying $2.41 a gallon on average a year ago at this time.

Analysts say that as long as oil prices remain high, "consumers will feel increased pain at the pump."

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