Lower Gas Prices Coming To These 3 Camden County Fuel Stations Friday

CAMDEN COUNTY, NJ — Three gas stations in Camden County are offering lower, "self-serve" prices on Friday, as part of a campaign to push state lawmakers to add self-service options at the pump.

The initiative was organized by Fuel Your Way NJ — a coalition "comprised of business and industry organizations" that advocates for New Jersey to allow drivers to pump their own gas while maintaining full-service stations.

The Fuel Your Way NJ Self-Serve Day of Awareness is designed to show the public how much they could save if New Jersey allowed customers to pump their own gas, according to organizers.

State lawmakers introduced a measure in March that would add self-service options to stations, but the Motorist Fueling Choice and Convenience Act has stalled in the General Assembly.

Below, are the three Camden County stations that are participating in the campaign:

• Phillips 66 at 201 White Horse Pike in Berlin
• Amoco at 2 Marlton Pike West in Cherry Hill
• West Berlin Delta at 250 State Route Route 73 in West Berlin

Discounts will vary at each station, since every business has costs on expenses such as labor, according to Sal Risalvato, executive director of the New Jersey Gasoline, C-Store and Automotive Association — a group of small-business owners that have advocated for self-service legislation.

"Members have estimated to us previously that the cost per gallon of labor ranges between 7 and 23 cents," Risalvato told Patch. "Each location will determine how much discount they will offer for the day on Friday."

For some perspective, the average price of gallon of gas in the Camden County area is currently $4.47 a gallon, up from $4.31 a week ago, up from $4.02 a month ago and a $3.01 a year ago, according to AAA.

A total of 78 gas stations across the Garden State are taking part in the campaign. The Patch story at this link has more details on the initiative and the complete list of gas stations across New Jersey that are taking part in the initiative.

This story contains reporting by Josh Bakan.

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