New Jersey’s gas tax climbing by nearly 3 cents starting New Year’s Day

The roughly 2% increase comes after the gas tax fell in the previous two years.

A previous law requires the state to raise the gasoline tax when revenue targets are not being met. In New Jersey, officials say gas sales have been off during the pandemic.

New Jersey's gas tax won't be going up in the coming year, the state Treasury announced Wednesday. The rate will remain at 41.4 cents per gallon.