U.S. National Average Gasoline Price Reaches $4 Per Gallon

Why it matters locally: New Jersey, as a state with a relatively high cost of living and reliance on commuter transportation, will experience direct budgetary impacts on residents and businesses due to sustained increases in gasoline prices.

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The average price of gasoline across the United States has reached $4 per gallon. This national figure incorporates prices from all states. Drivers in some states have paid gasoline prices exceeding $4 per gallon for a period preceding this national average.