The Jersey Squeeze: Gas Tax and Toll Hikes Hit Drivers Just as Traffic Hits a Record High
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the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Commuting in the Garden State just got a lot more expensive. As of January 1, 2026, New Jersey drivers are facing a “double whammy” at the pump and the toll booth. Combined with a staggering new study on local traffic congestion, the cost of “just getting to work” is reaching a breaking point for many residents.
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