Gas prices continue in fall around the nation

As temperatures rise in New Jersey, gas prices continue to fall to their lowest levels in years.

AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded fell to $1.99 in the state last week, three cents lower than the previous week and 56 cents lower than a year ago.

New Jersey lawmakers are debating whether to raise the state’s gas tax, currently the second-lowest in the country at 14.5 cents per gallon, to pay for transportation projects.

The national average of $2.18 is 57 cents lower than a year ago and is the lowest for July since 2004.

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Abundant fuel supplies and falling crude oil costs are credited.

Analysts predict prices could drop even more later in the year.

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