The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 61301 for the week of July 13-19 is $2.2, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.15.
In greater Illinois, the average price is $2.39 and the lowest price is $1.98. Trends show the price as down.
The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.487 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.518 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $2.409 per gallon – a 7.8 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $3.033.
Data is accurate as of press time, but gas prices have been known to fluctuate on a daily, and even hourly, basis.
