Cheapest Gas Near Me: Find Lowest Price Near Edison-Metuchen

EDISON, NJ — Soaring oil prices mean more pain at the pump for New Jersey residents, with the average gas price hitting $3.89 per gallon across the state, according to AAA.

Nationally, gas prices have hit their highest marks since 2014, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). But there's some good news. Thanks to the internet, it's easier than ever to find the best savings at the pump in town.

Here are the prices around Edison-Metuchen for a regular gallon of gas, according to gasbuddy.com:

• Fuel 4, 4480 Stelton Rd, South Plainfield, $3.45 per gallon
• Costco, 205 Vineyard Rd, Edison, $3.53
• Gulf, 209 Central Ave., Metuchen, $3.65
• Shell, 50 NJ-27 S, Iselin, $3.49
• Exxon, 1611 Oak Tree Rd., Iselin, $3.69
• Shell, GSP MM 132 Southbound - Iselin Service Area, Iselin, $3.70

Why Are Gas Prices Rising:

The recent climb in pump prices primarily is attributable to the high cost of crude oil, according to AAA. Moderating winter weather and optimism over a possible decline in COVID-19 cases have led to an increase in gas demand.

"More drivers fueling up here coupled with a persistent tight supply of oil worldwide provides the recipe for higher prices at the pump," AAA spokesperson Andrew Gross said in a news release."And unfortunately for consumers, it does not appear that this trend will change anytime soon."

The war in Ukraine may raise prices further. Gas prices in the United States increased to more than $100 a barrel on Thursday after Russia launched an invasion, and experts predict that higher fuel bills are on the way. Read more: New Jersey Gas Prices Expected To Rise Amid Ukraine Invasion

Russia is a major producer and exporter of crude oil and natural gas. According to an NPR report, investors are concerned that the conflict will disrupt some exports on the ground, while sanctions will hinder others.

At a news conference last week, GasBuddy representatives said gas prices could go up by as much as 50 cents in the coming months.

(Eric Heyl, Patch Staff, contributed to this article)

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