By Jake Fogal
BLOOMINGTON – Average gasoline prices in Illinois remained unchanged in the last week, averaging $4.41 a gallon.
According to GasBuddy, prices in Illinois are 2.9 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand a $1.31 higher compared to this time last year.
GasBuddy price reports show the cheapest station in Illinois was priced at $3.88 on Sunday while the most expensive was $5.49.
The national average has risen 6.9 cents in the last week, averaging $4.17 a gallon.
“Gasoline prices have continued their rally in the last week with oil prices sustaining higher levels, but the real story ahs been diesel fuel, which has skyrocketed to its highest level ever seen. Diesel is now $1 per gallon or more in many areas compared to gasoline,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.
“The meteoric rise in diesel prices is likely to continue for the first half of the week at least, while gasoline prices could continue to see a slow but steady rise. For now, the rising cost of diesel will surely be felt in the grocery story, hardware store or on your next flight as the jet fuel prices accelerate, leading to a continued rise in inflation likely to ripple across the economy.”
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