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By Neil Doyle
BLOOMINGTON – Gas prices in Illinois are down three cents this week, averaging $3.49 a gallon, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 4,378 stations in Illinois.
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Illinois is priced at $2.79 while the most expensive is $4.52.
Gas prices in the state are about six cents lower than a month ago, but still $1.32 higher compared to this time last year.
The national average dropped about five cents in the past week, averaging $3.34 a gallon.
“The downturn in average gas prices continued to gain momentum last week as oil prices remained at a hefty discount. This is largely due to continued anxiety over the omicron variant and because some countries have begun issuing lockdowns, keeping motorists in some countries from consuming as much fuel,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy.
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