(Mattie Cameron Rosen/NJ Spotlight News)On top of rising costs, farmers have had to contend with volatile spring temperatures that resulted in widespread damage to crops
(Mattie Cameron Rosen/NJ Spotlight News)On top of rising costs, farmers have had to contend with volatile spring temperatures that resulted in widespread damage to crops

John Reitmeyer and Benjamin J. Hulac discuss the political and economic implications of suspending the gas tax
(Office of Governor / Tim Larsen)Potential for hundreds of millions of dollars more over the next 14 months, though gas prices, inflation and war are factors
NJ Spotlight NewsNJ congressman calls for investigation into the companies' finances
(Courtesy of the Center for Youth Political Participation)Members of voter-participation groups at NJ schools report a mix of enthusiasm and disillusionment

Plus, inflation declined in December thanks to a sharp drop in gas prices

The national average price of gas is projected to drop 50 cents per gallon in 2023

Inflation rate is at its lowest level in a year

A family of four making almost $80,000 per year may qualify for help

Biden to release more supply from energy stockpile, encourage more domestic oil production

Kloza: 'With diesel and heating oil, it's looking scary for the Northeast'

Experts say airlines learned lessons from summer travel mayhem

Monthly federal report shows U.S. unemployment rate at 3.7%

‘Oil companies are inflating gas prices — no doubt about it’

Nonprofits use grants to purchase meals from local restaurants, many of which have struggled financially

On Friday, gas prices averaged 4.85 cents per gallon in New Jersey, down 9 cents over the past week.

Advocates urge state to tap pandemic relief fund for cash payments to low-income residents
(NJ Spotlight News)Analyst doesn’t expect any relief before September

Economic adviser said Biden is putting his faith in Fed’s ability to tame inflation without harming the economy

South Jersey health care system launches 'high school hiring blitz'