The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 61342 for the week of August 3-9 is $2.27, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.25.
In greater Illinois, the average price is $2.38 and the lowest price is $1.88. Trends show the price as stable.
The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.476 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.478 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $2.477 per gallon – a 0.1 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.
