AAA: Central Illinois gas prices cheaper than last year

Posted on October 14, 2019
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Gas prices around Central Illinois are less compared to a year ago. (Pixabay/IADE-Michoko)

 

By Neil Doyle

BLOOMINGTON – Motorists in the Twin-Cities are paying less at the pump Monday compared to a year ago, according to AAA.

AAA’s weekly fuel gauge said drivers in Bloomington-Normal are paying $2.64 per gallon, down from $2.79 a year ago. The national average gas price is $2.63, drivers in Champaign are paying $2.54, and in Peoria, gas prices are $2.61.

Gas prices in the Chicago area are much higher than the national average, but less compared to a year ago when prices were $3.24.

AAA said if gasoline stocks see a dip this week, Illinois could see a little volatility in pump prices in the week ahead.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

AAA weekly fuel gauge. (Photo courtesy AAA)

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