Illinois gas prices to rise due to Hurricane Harvey

Posted on August 28, 2017
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Gas prices have risen nearly nine cents per gallon in Illinois over the last week. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Mike Mozart)

By Sean Copeland

BLOOMINGTON – With several areas throughout Texas flooded, major airports closed and major roads that are either flooded or otherwise impassible due to Hurricane Harvey, there’s a good chance it may take a little more cash to fill your gas tank.

“Gas prices are up in many places and motorists should be gearing up for more in the coming weeks, thanks to Hurricane Harvey inundating significant refineries along the Texas coastline, leading to closures and tilting the delicate balance of supply and demand,” said Patrick DeHaan, Senior Petroleum Analyst for GasBuddy.

Gas prices in the last five years have risen toward the end of August, with prices between 2012-2014 passing $3.50 per gallon. According to GasBuddy, the average prices in Illinois have risen nearly nine cents per gallon in the last week, with prices in McLean County holding currently at about $2.14 per gallon.

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