Gas Price Update: Plainfield Gas More Than $1 Cheaper Than Last Year

PLAINFIELD, IL — Although the average price for a gallon of gas has increased slightly in the last month, prices are significantly lower than a year ago, according to data.

At around $4.26 per gallon in Will County, gas prices were higher than the state average, coming in at $4.01 Friday — that's down 1 cent from a week ago and up 10 cents from a month ago, AAA data shows.

A year ago, the average cost for a gallon of gas in Illinois cost $5.47.

"We may be in a bit of a demand lull heading into the July Fourth holiday," Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson, said in a statement. "Drivers are benefitting financially, with 20 gallons of gas costing nearly $30 less than last year. And with the cost for oil low, drivers will find pump prices that are flat or drifting slightly lower for now."

Nationally, the price per gallon of gas was going for an average of $3.58 Friday.

According to GasBuddy, the cheapest gas in Plainfield is selling for $3.89 per gallon at Citgo, 16141 W. Lincoln Highway. Here is what other stations around town are charging:

• Shell, 11900 S. Route 59: $4.27 per gallon
• Casey's, 14808 S. Route 59: $4.29 per gallon
• Thorntons, 15800 S. Route 59: $4.29 per gallon
• Meijer, 13705 S. Route 59: $4.29 per gallon
• Speedway, 15919 S. Lincoln Highway: $4.45 per gallon