Gas prices rose across the nation but dipped in New Jersey amid fears about the possible effect of COVID-19's omicron variant on the economy.
TRENTON, N.J. — Gas prices rose across the nation but dipped in New Jersey amid fears about the possible effect of COVID-19’s omicron variant on the economy.
AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gas in New Jersey on Friday was $3.38, down a penny from last week. Drivers were paying an average of $2.42 a gallon a year ago at this time.The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline was $3.39, up two cents from last week. Drivers were paying $2.28 a gallon on average a year ago at this time.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
What We Know About Florona: the New COVID-19 and Influenza Compound InfectionFlorona has set off the alarms among medical researchers because, while last winter there were fewer than usual numbers of flu cases, due to COVID-19 restrictions, this year has seen a spike in the number of flu cases in some areas.
Read more »
Illinois reports 201,428 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 444 deaths in past weekThe Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Friday reported 201,428 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including an increase of 444 deaths this past week.
Read more »
Illinois COVID: IL reports 42,903 new cases, 101 deathsIllinois COVID cases rose by 42,903 Friday with 101 related deaths. The state has seen more than 200,000 new cases in the last week.
Read more »
Ohio reports single-day increase of 19,563 new COVID-19 cases, additional 440 hospitalizationsAs of Friday, the Ohio Department of Health said 30,072 coronavirus deaths have been reported, with at least 2,151,829 cases since the start of the pandemic.
Read more »
Another day, another record as Utah reports 9,469 new COVID-19 cases FridayFor a third straight day, Utah set a new record for single-day COVID-19 cases reported in the state. On Friday, officials announced 9,469 tested positive for the virus, besting the previous day's mark.
Read more »
WHO Says Omicron Variant Is Not “Mild” as New COVID Wave Overwhelms HospitalsExperts say Omicron variant is not “mild” as the U.S. reported a single-day record of 1 million new cases on Monday.
Read more »