Gas prices in the U.S. continue to skyrocket as the Iran war pushes on, with the nationwide average climbing 28 cents in just a week, according to the American Automobile Association.
Illinois remains one of the most expensive states to fill up in, as students across all ages prepare for spring break travel.
Here’s how prices are looking ahead of the weekend on Friday, March 20.
What’s the average price of gas in Illinois?
The average cost in Illinois for a regular gallon of gas is $4.12 on the morning of March 20, according to AAA. That’s about 44 cents higher than the week prior, $1.15 higher than the month before and 21 cents higher than the national average.
The following cities recorded these average fuel costs:
Where is the cheapest gas in Illinois? The most expensive?
The most expensive gas could be found in Cook County at $4.34, and the cheapest could be found in Scott County at $3.74.
Which states have the most expensive gas?
AAA reported Thursday, March 19, that the nation’s top 10 most expensive gasoline markets are:
Which states have the cheapest gas?
The top 10 least expensive gasoline markets, as of March 19, are:
National gas prices reach three-year high
Data published by Gas Buddy shows the national average reached the highest point in three years Friday, at $3.92 for a regular gallon of gas.
The last time national prices passed $3.80 was in late 2023, according to the site.
This article originally appeared on Journal Star: Illinois gas among most expensive in US. How do prices look Friday?
Reporting by Hannah Hudnall, Peoria Journal Star / Journal Star
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