Gas prices are creeping down little by little ahead of the Fourth of July, providing some relief for the millions of Americans gearing up for holiday travel.
But how do current prices compare to last year’s – before the current conflict in Iran and the recent jump in costs?
What’s the national average gas price?
The current price sits at about $3.85 for a regular gallon of gas as of Tuesday morning, according to AAA.
That is almost 8 cents cheaper than a week prior and about 51 cents cheaper than a month ago.
What was the price of gas last Fourth of July?
The national average was about $3.19 a year ago today, according to AAA.
The group reported on July 10, 2025, that prices had dipped as low as $3.14 during the holiday week before.
What’s the average gas price in Illinois?
The average is about $4.12 in Illinois, which is about 7 cents cheaper than the week before and about 68 cents cheaper than the month prior.
What was the price in Illinois last Fourth of July?
The average price a year ago today was about 65 cents cheaper at $3.47 for a regular gallon.
Where is the cheapest gas in Illinois?
The cheapest gas can be found for about $3.81 in Macon County as of Tuesday morning.
Where is the most expensive gas in Illinois?
The most expensive gallon is located in Alexander County for nearly $4.65.
This article originally appeared on Journal Star: How cheap was gas last Fourth of July? See Illinois prices now
Reporting by Hannah Hudnall, Peoria Journal Star / Journal Star
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By Hannah Hudnall, Peoria Journal Star | USA TODAY Network
