Jersey City Gas Prices: How To Save, Cheapest Pumps Nearby

JERSEY CITY, NJ — As gas prices continue to rise in response to the Russia/Ukraine conflict, Jersey City commuters and travelers may be trying to determine where to save. According to AAA, the price of a gallon of gas in the local metropolitan area climbed from $3.80 to $4.41 in the span of a week.

At the end of the week, gas stations in the Jersey City area were close to that $4.41 price.

But there are several ways to save.

1. Search for the cheapest stations near you.

Drivers can save by using apps and websites to find the cheapest gas near them, including Google (put "gas Jersey City" into search), GasBuddy and Waze.

Here are some options for a regular gallon of gas around Jersey City Thursday into Friday, according to Google and GasBuddy:

• Broadway Diesel & Gas (156 Broadway, Jersey City): $4.04 (least expensive listed)
• Sunoco (720 Tonnele Ave., Jersey City), $4.15
• Exxon (845 Jersey Ave., Jersey City) $4.50
• BP (235 12th St./I-78, Jersey City): $4.45
• BP (1400 Park Ave., Hoboken): $4.30
• Speedway (1401 Willow Ave., Hoboken): $4.30
• Exxon (1836 Park Ave., Weehawken) $4.50

Look for the cheapest gas stations along any routes you normally drive, The Penny Hoarder suggests. And don't wait until your tank is near empty, when you'll need to fill up wherever's closest.

2. Fill up early in the week.

The day of the week you get gas could make a major difference, but the precise day is up for debate.

Wednesday is typically the best day to fill up for less, as prices tend to rise on Thursdays before weekend travel, automotive expert Lauren Fix told GEICO.

The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis analyzed gas prices in its metro area from October 2015 to March 2016. The study found prices were lowest on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and highest on Fridays and Saturdays. Tuesday's gas was 8 cents per gallon cheaper than
Friday's.

A 2019 GasBuddy analysis found Mondays and Tuesdays were the best days to save. Any way you
slice it, getting gas earlier in the week seems to yield better results.

3. Pay with cash.

Some stations charge less for cash, because they save on credit-card fees.

4. Join a rewards program.

Many gas station chains offer fuel-rewards programs. So do some grocery stores — buy groceries, then redeem for gas. GEICO also suggests checking gift-card resale sites. You may, for example, find a gas card worth $100 for $90.

5. Don't top it off.

Stop pumping when you hear the first click, GEICO suggests. In the case of people in New Jersey, where self-service isn't available (yet), make sure your attendant follows this rule.

Read more: NJ Self-Serve Gas Bill Is About Choice, Assemblymember Says

Those extra squeezes are likely to splash out or evaporate, according to the insurance company. Screwing the gas cap back until it clicks ensures fuel won't escape as fumes.

6. Follow the 10-second rule.

Don't idle. Idling drains your tank by a quarter- to a half-gallon per hour according to the
U.S. Department of Energy.

Even in the winter, there's little need to spend time "warming up" the engine before driving, according to GEICO. Most manufacturers recommend driving off gently after 30 seconds, the company says.

Do you have any other tips and tricks for saving on gas? Comment below.

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