Where To Find The Cheapest Gas In Evanston

EVANSTON, IL — With gas prices skyrocketing on Thursday, Evanston residents are on the lookout for the cheapest place to fill up.

Chicagoland prices have been over $4 for months as the United States' conflict with Iran continues.

In Evanston, the lowest prices in and near the city are around $4.50.

Here's a list of gas stations with the lowest prices near Evanston:

• $4.49 - Arco 7145 W. Dempster St., Niles
• $4.49 - CITCO 443 Asbury Ave., Evanston
• $4.59 - SNK 3342 Dempster St., Skokie
• $4.59 - Shell 5055 W. Touhy Ave., Skokie
• $4.59 - CITGO 7169 Crawford Ave., Lincolnwood

Gas prices in Illinois are among the most expensive in the U.S., according to AAA. On Thursday, the average price for a regular gallon of gas was $4.66.

In the Chicago metro area, the average price for a gallon of regular gas was even higher, at $4.87. According to AAA, the highest recorded average price for regular gas in the metro area was $5.91.

The Chicagoland's gas prices are well over the national average, which was $4.30 on Thursday.

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The cheapest average price in Illinois for a gallon of regular gas is found in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island area, according to AAA, with a price of $4.41.