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NJ SR93

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shirley Turner

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the New Jersey Attorney General to investigate whether price-fixing or other anticompetitive conduct contributed to motor fuel price increases in March 2026

  • National average gas prices rose from $2.95 to $3.60 per gallon (65 cent increase) between February and March 12, 2026

  • New Jersey gas prices increased from $2.93 to $3.51 per gallon (58 cent increase) during the same period

  • Requests the Attorney General report investigation findings to the Governor and Legislature at the earliest possible date

  • Expresses concern that sudden price spikes disproportionately impact low-income residents and those on fixed incomes

Legislative Description

Urges AG to investigate possibility of price-fixing in sale of motor fuels.

Commerce

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee

3/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce3/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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