AAA: Gas prices drop before holiday travel

Posted on December 16, 2019
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Gas prices Monday in Bloomington-Normal are $2.54, that is up from $2.08 this time last year, according to the AAA Weekly Fuel Gauge. (Photo Pixabay)

 

By Neil Doyle

BLOOMINGTON – As the weather turns colder, people tend to drive less and AAA is seeing less gasoline demand.

The AAA Weekly Fuel Gauge shows prices are less expensive this week, with the national average at $2.55. AAA said in the lead up to the holidays there may be a small spike in demand, but not enough to impact gas prices substantially.

Locally, gas prices Monday in the Twin-Cities are $2.54, the same compared to last month, but 46 cents more expensive compared to this time last year.

Other prices include $2.52 in Champaign, $2.59 in Peoria and in Springfield a gallon of gas costs $2.60.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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