Gas prices take another big jump in NJ, around nation

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Gas prices have increased dramatically again in New Jersey and around the nation as the Memorial Day weekend approaches. AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gas in New Jersey on Friday was $4.77, up 27 cents from last week. Drivers were paying $3.07 a gallon on average a year ago at this time. The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline was $4.59, up another 16 cents from last week. Drivers were paying $3.04 a gallon on average a year ago at this time.