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Gov. Phil Murphy's administration says New Jersey's gas tax will climb about 6% to 44.9 cents a gallon starting New Year's Day.
According to AAA, prices at the pump in Delaware have fallen $0.70/gal from this time last year, and experts with GasBuddy say they're the lowest we've seen since 2021.
Some families hit the road a few days early to beat the Labor Day weekend traffic on their way to the Jersey Shore and other destinations.
Low gas prices are something for drivers to celebrate this July 4th, with costs at the pump expected to hit their lowest levels for this time of year since 2021. The average price of gasoline on Independence Day is expected to be $3.50 per gallon nationwide, the lowest price it's been on the busy travel holiday in three years. Ross DiMattei reports from the Farley Service Plaza on the Atlantic City Expressway where many drivers will be passing through on the way to the Jersey Shore.
Experts say low demand for oil globally is keeping gas prices steady, even though several major Texas refineries had to shut down due to extreme cold. But when winter starts to loosen its grip in the coming weeks, drivers could see increased prices at the pump.
Gas prices hit an average of $3.27 a gallon this Thanksgiving, marking the cheapest prices since the pandemic despite an uptick in holiday travel.
Sheetz is dropping the price of unleaded 88 gas for a limited time.
The roughly 2% New Jersey gas tax increase comes after the gas tax fell in the previous two years.
Lower Merion police say scammers are trying to run up gas pump charges on victims' credit cards while taking cash from customers.
We take a look at what's pushing gas prices at the pump
Summertime surge at the gas pump has the average gallon priced at $3,82. While it's 23 cents lower than last year, it's 25 cents higher than when summer started Memorial Day Weekend
Rising gas prices are straining budgets for volunteers who drive for the charities they serve, while agency directors worry about future price hikes affecting supplies for clients.
Sheetz is dropping gas prices to $1.776 a gallon for Independence Day.
For those traveling by auto this July 4 weekend, it will cost you a lot less to fill up your tanks.
Fuel prices were about a dollar higher at this time in 2022.
Gas prices are starting to climb in the Philadelphia area, but AAA Mid-Atlantic isn't worried about prices reaching record highs like last summer.
After hitting a record high last summer, gas prices dropped dramatically in the fall but are now marching higher again.
Natasha Brown reports.
Gas prices rose in New Jersey and went up more sharply around the country at large amid increased demand and higher crude oil prices.
Gas prices dropped in New Jersey and also ticked down across the nation at large. They expect prices at the pump to decline heading toward February but believe the national averages before Christmas will likely turn out to have been the lows for this winter.
The vote, 29-19, sent the bill to the state House of Representatives, where a partisan fight for control has paralyzed the chamber a week into the new legislative session.
Prices are expected to jump as more people hit the road leading into the summer.
For anyone planning to travel by car for the upcoming holiday, we have good news -- gas prices continue to drop.
Delaware State Police are investigating an early-morning robbery at a New Castle motel that ended with a man in the hospital.
Philadelphia police are searching for a gunman after a 16-year-old boy was shot multiple times in the city's Strawberry Mansion neighborhood late Friday night.
A newly dedicated Wind Phone in Williamstown is the latest in a symbolic tradition of honoring the dead that began in Japan in 2010.
Months after their dominating win in Super Bowl LIX, the reigning world champions of professional football, the Philadelphia Eagles, received their Super Bowl rings.
The ready-to-eat sausage products may be contaminated with pieces of plastic, the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service said.
Delaware State Police are investigating an early-morning robbery at a New Castle motel that ended with a man in the hospital.
Philadelphia police are searching for a gunman after a 16-year-old boy was shot multiple times in the city's Strawberry Mansion neighborhood late Friday night.
Saturday will be mostly cloudy and muggy with isolated showers and storms in the region.
A newly dedicated Wind Phone in Williamstown is the latest in a symbolic tradition of honoring the dead that began in Japan in 2010.
Get your weekend started on this summer Friday in Philadelphia by checking out our latest events guide.
Philadelphia police are searching for a gunman after a 16-year-old boy was shot multiple times in the city's Strawberry Mansion neighborhood late Friday night.
Months after their dominating win in Super Bowl LIX, the reigning world champions of professional football, the Philadelphia Eagles, received their Super Bowl rings.
The Philadelphia Youth Regatta is billed as the largest one-day sprint regatta in the U.S., bringing together middle and high school athletes from several states.
Two people are in custody after shots were fired during a road rage incident and an innocent bystander was struck by a stray bullet in Kensington.
Crowds gathered outside the Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice to protest a controversial arrest by ICE that took place outside the courthouse earlier this week.
A newly dedicated Wind Phone in Williamstown is the latest in a symbolic tradition of honoring the dead that began in Japan in 2010.
New Jersey congressional democrats condemned the Trump administration's decision to use Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst as a temporary detention center for immigrant detainees.
The beach and shore are waiting for you to visit, but if you haven't booked a rental for your vacation. You're not alone.
Crowds gathered outside the Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice to protest a controversial arrest by ICE that took place outside the courthouse earlier this week.
Monkey Bread on 9th Street and the Boardwalk has been warming hearts and tastebuds since 2001, serving up their famous breads.
Delaware State Police are investigating an early-morning robbery at a New Castle motel that ended with a man in the hospital.
The families of two teens assaulted by a former Delaware state trooper after a prank are suing Dempsey Walters, other officers and three departments.
The body of the driver who drove off the side of the Delaware Memorial Bridge and plunged into the Delaware River below was identified on Monday.
Rehoboth Beach police said the search for a missing swimmer was suspended Sunday morning and his body was recovered Wednesday afternoon.
Sunday will be mostly cloudy and humid with warm temps and isolated showers and storms in the afternoon.
A South Jersey mom and teacher is warning about the spread of parvovirus, which can harm unborn babies.
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
Cirque du Soleil performers at the BODY WORLDS exhibit offer a unique look at the body from the outside, providing a glimpse of what lies beneath the skin.
A new study says the health of children in the United States has deteriorated over the past 17 years, with kids today being more likely to have chronic diseases and mental health problems.
New data highlights the challenges Delaware County, Pennsylvania, has experienced in the months since Crozer Health closed.
Tuesday was practice day for the Soar & Shore Festival's Airshow, which is back for the first time since 2023.
A group of hardworking Glassboro High School students learn how to make their dreams a reality with Seeds to Success Farm Stand.
Wildwood businesses hope a major festival and warmer weather can turn things around after a few rainy weekends.
Former World Cafe Live employees say the venue is mismanaged and their paychecks were late. The CEO says it all stems from miscommunication.
People are trying to stay cool in today's humidity, and businesses are preparing for what's to come as we track dangerous heat this week.
Since July 8, the Philadelphia Parking Authority has issued 59 citations on Spruce Street and 36 on Pine Street for cars blocking bike lanes.
Change is coming to what residents say is a dangerous intersection in Philadelphia near the South Street Bridge.
SEPTA released its mid-year crime report for 2025, which shows significant increases in enforcement related to fare evasion and quality-of-ride offenses.
The body of the driver who drove off the side of the Delaware Memorial Bridge and plunged into the Delaware River below was identified on Monday.
PATCO is temporarily suspending some overnight service between Philadelphia and South Jersey.
The Philadelphia Youth Regatta is billed as the largest one-day sprint regatta in the U.S., bringing together middle and high school athletes from several states.
Bryce Harper is feeling the best he's felt in a long time. Will the Phillies help him with another bet in an inconsistent offense?
Coming off a World Series appearance in 2022 and an NLCS appearance in 2023, Middleton was thinking big for his club.
Bringing Kyle Schwarber back is a no-brainer for the Phillies' owner, John Middleton.
The Los Angeles Angels beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 on Friday night.
Get your weekend started on this summer Friday in Philadelphia by checking out our latest events guide.
CBS will end "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and retire "The Late Show" franchise in May 2026, the company announced Thursday.
Connie Francis was a wholesome pop star of the 1950s and '60s whose personal life was filled with heartbreak and tragedy.
It was hot on the sand but sizzling in the sky, as planes roared past the crowds in Atlantic City for the newly revamped Soar & Shore Festival.
Tuesday was practice day for the Soar & Shore Festival's Airshow, which is back for the first time since 2023.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Philadelphia police are searching for a gunman who shot a teenage boy multiple times late Friday night in Strawberry Mansion.
House Bill 97 would allow courts to evaluate several factors when assigning custody of a pet, including who typically feeds the animal or takes it to the vet.
The most popular elephant in Atlantic County is celebrating a major milestone this weekend.
After a beautiful Friday, changes are coming for the weekend as your NEXT Weather team is now tracking the possibility of pop-up showers and storms both Saturday and Sunday. While not washout days, both days will have the potential for storms along with an increasing level of humidity. Meteorologist Tammie Souza has your Saturday morning forecast.
Philadelphia police are looking for the person who shot a 16-year-old boy three times in the city's Strawberry Mansion neighborhood. Over in New Jersey, parts of Trenton will be under an emergency curfew every night for the next month due to safety concerns. Trenton's mayor issued the curfew for businesses on East State Street between Broad Street and Carroll Street. Jan Carabeo has your top headlines in the Philadelphia region for Saturday, July 19, and Meteorologist Tammie Souza has your latest forecast.