Gas prices are spiking, and the increase in New Jersey this month has been 1.7 cents more than nationally, despite an 8.3 cent cut in the state gas tax.
Gas stations had to clear out inventory bought at the old tax rate and don't get refunds on it. Now higher crude oil and wholesale prices will negate any drop.
Although we are much more active this year than last, Delta variant or not, AAA says the bounceback in activity as COVID-19 evolves isn't really helping drivers out.