Gas Price Update: Plainfield Prices Drop In December

PLAINFIELD, IL — It's been a tumultuous year for gas prices in Plainfield. With December in full swing, it's worth noting prices have dropped significantly in the last month.

As of Thursday, the average price for a gallon of gas in Illinois was $3.54 — that's down 19 cents from a week ago and 75 cents from a month ago, according to AAA.

At around $3.37 per gallon in Will County, gas prices were comfortably below the state average. Nationally, the price per gallon of gas is going for an average of $3.32 Thursday.

"Gas prices are dropping sharply and are only a nickel more per gallon than a year ago," said Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson. "But with oil being the main ingredient in gasoline, OPEC+’s move could slow this decline. However, the gas price will likely soon be lower than it was a year ago."

According to GasBuddy, the cheapest gas in Plainfield is selling for $2.97 per gallon at Shell, 11900 S. Route 59. Here is what other stations around town are charging:

• Mobil, 14808 S. Route 59: $2.98 per gallon
• Speedway, 15919 S. Lincoln Highway: $2.98 per gallon
• Thorntons, 15800 S. Route 59: $2.98 per gallon
• Exxon, 15809 S. Route 59: $2.98 per gallon
• Shell, 24725 W. 143rd St.: $3.01 per gallon