By Jake Fogal
BLOOMINGTON – Gas prices fell just a penny across the state as the latest gas report shows average prices in Illinois stand at $4.24.
According to GasBuddy, prices in Illinois are 62.9 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand $1.02 a gallon higher than a year ago.
The cheapest station in Illinois was priced at $3.49 a gallon, while the most expensive was $5.89 a gallon.
On the national stage, gas is down 5.1 cents over the past week, averaging $3.86 a gallon.
Over the past month, gas has fallen 51.6 cents per gallon and stand 72.7 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.
“While some areas saw gas prices rise slightly last week, the national average saw yet another weekly decline, extending the streak to ten straight weeks. The pace declines is certainly slowing down as oil prices have bounced up slightly, but the West Coast and Northeastern U.S. are areas that still may see gas prices decline, while the South and Midwest see the drop fade and potentially slight increases,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.
“In addition to falling gasoline prices, the average price of diesel has fallen below $5 per gallon for the first time since March, likely helping to cool off aggressive inflation numbers. Thus far, Mother Nature has spared us from disruptions from hurricanes, but that remains a wildcard as we head into the peak of hurricane season.”
