Traffic & Transit
Where To Find The Cheapest Gas In Lake Forest
Gas prices are surging nationwide due to the continued conflict between the U.S. and Iran.
LAKE FOREST, IL — With gas prices skyrocketing on Thursday, Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest, the lowest prices in and near the village are around $4.60.
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Here's a list of gas stations with the lowest prices near Lake Forest:
- $4.53 - Mobil 26850 E. Oasis Service Rd., Lake Forest
- $4.59 - Gas N Wash 14010 W Rockland Rd., Green Oaks
- $4.63 - Costco 25901 Riverwoods Rd., Mettawa
- $4.79 - Mobil 2 N Waukegan Rd., Lake Bluff
- $4.79 - BP 218 N Waukegan Rd., Lake Bluff
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.
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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.
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