OT: NJ Gas Prices geographical disparity

[RUhasarrived]

Gasoline prices in Northwest Jersey are 60 to 70 cents lower than they are in the rest of the state according to gas buddy.
Are they accurate?Do that many more people work from home in that area?Is Kanye subsidizing them to honor his oldest son?
Does anybody know or even have a idea of what is causing this anomaly?

 

[MrsScrew]

I just paid $3.39 for regular in Hamilton.

 

[e5fdny]

So they are under $3 now?

 

[RUhasarrived]

$2.65 at a few places in Bloomingdale.
$2.75 in Randolph.

 

[knightfan7]

According to AAA, the average lowest prices are in Bergen ($3.18) while the highest are in Cape May ($3.40)

 

[mdk01]

Rte. 4 Bergen. 2.93 at a no name, 3.09 at a nearby Exxon.

 

[RUbacker]

Rte. 4 Bergen. 2.93 at a no name, 3.09 at a nearby Exxon.

Painful two years at the pump for the entire country , I cut my driving back .

 

[Extra Point]

Got gas today at BP, regular was $3.09, $3.19 with credit card.

 

[wisr01]

I saw Bloomingdale station yesterday was still $2.65.

 

[red sail]

Costco Edison and North Brunswick both same
Regular $2.95
Premium $3.75

Costco Quakerbridge
Regular $3.05
Premium $3.85

Not sure why Costco Quakerbridge prices don’t match Edison and NB locations.

 

[ScarletR97]

Several under $3. Check Gasbuddy

 

[RUaMoose]

I paid $2.23 on Tuesday. Passed by the same gas station yesterday and it was $2.75 Went up over 50 cent in one day.

 

[jtung230]

Anyone know how the prices are set? Is it set by the producers or the local pump owner/operator? My town’s gas prices is usually 10 cents more than the next town.

 

[RUsundevil]

There has been a 50 cent difference in prices from stations a mile a part in Chandler the last week. Would think a number of factors play a role: business decision, commercial rent differences, local taxes, what the local market can afford, etc.

 

[T2Kplus20]

I just paid $3.39 for regular in Hamilton.

$3.13 in southern Somerset Co (Montgomery & Hillsborough).

 

[NotInRHouse]

Anyone know how the prices are set? Is it set by the producers or the local pump owner/operator? My town’s gas prices is usually 10 cents more than the next town.

Gas is more expensive is wealthier towns and areas where they have a captive audience. It's also more right when you cross from NY or PA because it's a relative bargain.

If you look on gasbuddy one station in Basking Ridge/Bedminister is always among the highest. And it screws the state average for the GSP/NJTPK rest areas.

 

[OntheBanks]

Costco Edison and North Brunswick both same
Regular $2.95
Premium $3.75

Costco Quakerbridge
Regular $3.05
Premium $3.85

Not sure why Costco Quakerbridge prices don’t match Edison and NB locations.

Costco prices in Edison, Staten Island and Bayonne almost never are the same.
Right now on GasBuddy.
Bayonne 2.89
Edison 2.95
Staten Island 3.15

 

[Scarlet4Shore]

Gas is more expensive is wealthier towns and areas where they have a captive audience. It's also more right when you cross from NY or PA because it's a relative bargain.

If you look on gasbuddy one station in Basking Ridge/Bedminister is always among the highest. And it screws the state average for the GSP/NJTPK rest areas.

Driving to work today, the Exxon on the corner of Holmdel Road and 520 in Holmdel was $3.99 cash. Raceway on 34 in Aberdeen $3.07 cash.

 

[mdk01]

Gas is more expensive is wealthier towns and areas where they have a captive audience. It's also more right when you cross from NY or PA because it's a relative bargain.

If you look on gasbuddy one station in Basking Ridge/Bedminister is always among the highest. And it screws the state average for the GSP/NJTPK rest areas.

Rte 4 the prices are 10 cents a gallon higher going east and nearing the GWB than going west away from NY.

 

[MrsScrew]

Is there a difference in the actual gas? Is WaWa gas at $3.39/gallon better or worse than Exxon at $3.45/gallon or USA gas for $3.05/gallon?

 

[robcac26]

Painful two years at the pump for the entire country , I cut my driving back .

This is a worldwide problem, and gas prices have been increasing for decades. I got my license in 2005 and at the time I thought I was paying a fortune when it started to cost more than $25 to fill up.

Is there a difference in the actual gas? Is WaWa gas at $3.39/gallon better or worse than Exxon at $3.45/gallon or USA gas for $3.05/gallon?

Yes, there are some differences in the additives. Wawa and other convenience stores I believe get their gas from various other gas suppliers, so it is possible the one you go to is the same as Exxon, but another Wawa might not be.

I stick with gas that is on the Top Tier list. If you get a new car every few years then it probably doesn't matter, but if you are trying to keep your car for a long time I think it makes sense. Here's some info from their website:

Fuels with lower-quality additive packages can build up deposits on fuel injectors and on intake valves. Others can build up deposits in combustion chambers and may lead to intake valve sticking. These lower levels of additives can have negative impacts on engine performance and vehicle responsiveness.

 

[RUfinally2008]

Costco Hazlet today,$2.93 and it's rated Top Tier gasoline.

 

[Rhuarc]

There's an Exxon in Pennington right by the market that is selling regular gas for $4.89. Occasionally I see people going there. As someone said, the richer towns have people who don't need to price compare. I'm definitely not one of those people.

 

[Zak57]

There's an Exxon in Pennington right by the market that is selling regular gas for $4.89. Occasionally I see people going there. As someone said, the richer towns have people who don't need to price compare. I'm definitely not one of those people.

This station is unreasonably high and it's usually empty. No idea how they have they stay in business. If you go down to the circle 3 minutes down its about $1.50 cheaper.

 

[jtung230]

This station is unreasonably high and it's usually empty. No idea how they have they stay in business. If you go down to the circle 3 minutes down its about $1.50 cheaper.

Rich people don’t get rich by wasting money.

 

[Section124]

I live in Bergen. Regular cash is around $2.86.

 

[tom1944]

This station is unreasonably high and it's usually empty. No idea how they have they stay in business. If you go down to the circle 3 minutes down its about $1.50 cheaper.

There is a station in Summit that also has high prices

I heard that station is really only a repair shop but wants to keep the EXXON name so has to sell gas.

He sets the price high so he has limited interruptions

 

[mildone]

Rich people don’t get rich by wasting money.

I hear that a lot, and it sounds and probably is logical. But in my experience, I have found that there's no significant correlation with relative wealth and thriftiness.

Some folks I know, with or without money, are thrifty, very price-conscious, and it can be tough to get them to part with their money. They might prefer one restaurant over another solely due to what it costs to eat at the two places. And then some folks I know, with or without money, are not. I fall in the later category, mostly. I just don't care.

I am largely unaware of what day to day stuff costs. I have a vague idea, sure. But couldn't tell you what I pay for gas; I've just never given it any thought since I was a broke college kid till now. For cars or other expensive stuff, where there are thousands to be saved, I pay more attention and will spend some effort to get a fair or good deal.

 

[jtung230]

I hear that a lot, and it sounds and probably is logical. But in my experience, I have found that there's no significant correlation with relative wealth and thriftiness.

Some folks I know, with or without money, are thrifty, very price-conscious, and it can be tough to get them to part with their money. They might prefer one restaurant over another solely due to what it costs to eat at the two places. And then some folks I know, with or without money, are not. I fall in the later category, mostly. I just don't care.

I am largely unaware of what day to day stuff costs. I have a vague idea, sure. But couldn't tell you what I pay for gas; I've just never given it any thought since I was a broke college kid till now. For cars or other expensive stuff, where there are thousands to be saved, I pay more attention and will spend some effort to get a fair or good deal.

Being tight with money vs wasting money are two different things. In order to not waste money, you just need a good excuse.

 

[T2Kplus20]

There's an Exxon in Pennington right by the market that is selling regular gas for $4.89. Occasionally I see people going there. As someone said, the richer towns have people who don't need to price compare. I'm definitely not one of those people.

Looking at gas prices is for poor people! Just go to the most convenient station. :)

 

[mdk01]

Looking at gas prices is for poor people! Just go to the most convenient station. :)

When you commute by the same route every day and you know there is a 15 cent disparity between stations why not stop at the cheapest? That's $750. per year.

 

[T2Kplus20]

When you commute by the same route every day and you know there is a 15 cent disparity between stations why not stop at the cheapest? That's $750. per year.

In case of a stations on the same route, I will allow it. :)

 

[kupuna133]

Filled up Christmas night Wawa on 18 in old bridge. 3.19 regular 3.45 premium. Passed by Tuesday night and it was 3.39 for regular( not sure premium as I don’t enter the station). .20 increase in2 days for what reason?

 

[SKnight00]

Flemington today:
Costco $3.11 regular
Wawa $3.39 regular

 

[chickenpatty2]

Gas is more expensive is wealthier towns and areas where they have a captive audience. It's also more right when you cross from NY or PA because it's a relative bargain.

If you look on gasbuddy one station in Basking Ridge/Bedminister is always among the highest. And it screws the state average for the GSP/NJTPK rest areas.

The station just off 287 N. in Bedminster is a scam. It is currently at $6.79 for regular. Yes, you read that correctly.
NOBODY goes there. Well, nobody from the area goes there. It sits right in front of the town public works and one of the state police spots, so maybe there's a connection, just not sure and nobody seems to know why the huge discrepancy. Either way, STAY AWAY!

 

[mildone]

Being tight with money vs wasting money are two different things. In order to not waste money, you just need a good excuse.

They’re part of the same spectrum. One person’s wasting is another’s cost of entertainment or whatever.

 

[mildone]

I mean, I’m a nice guy. So I’ll give y’all free gas, if you want it.












Just pull my finger.

 

[jtung230]

I mean, I’m a nice guy. So I’ll give y’all free gas, if you want it.












Just pull my finger.

Why everyone should switch to EVs.

 

[Rhuarc]

Looking at gas prices is for poor people! Just go to the most convenient station. :)

Dude, these dance classes for the kids don't pay for themselves.

 

[T2Kplus20]

Dude, these dance classes for the kids don't pay for themselves.

Time to make the jump to the private world!