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.
October is a great month to get the car ready for winter driving by inspecting the battery, brakes, oil and tires, says AAA Midatlantic spokesman Tracy Noble.
A Senate panel advanced a bill commissioning a study of distracted driving. Similar bills crashed in the Assembly in the last two legislative sessions.