Central Atlantic Gas Prices Climb for Second Week
Trenton, NJ – Drivers in the Central Atlantic region are facing higher prices at the pump, as the average cost of regular gasoline rose to $3.13 per gallon on Monday, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). This marks the second consecutive week of increases, up from $3.10 last week.
The Central atlantic region – encompassing Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania - has seen fuel prices fluctuate over the past year. The EIA reports a low of $3.05 per gallon on June 9, 2025, and a high of $3.22 on September 8, 2025. Currently, prices are roughly in line with last year, remaining 0% lower than the $3.12 average seen at this time in 2024.
The regional average of $3.13 is approximately 2.3% higher than the national average of $3.06 per gallon recorded last week, which remained essentially unchanged.
Motorists can track gas price trends in their specific area by visiting data.mycentraljersey.com.
This story was generated with data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration and is part of a localized series published by USA TODAY across the contry. Feedback and corrections are welcome here.
