Gas Price Update: Plainfield Prices Remain Steady Before Memorial Day

PLAINFIELD, IL — The average price for a gallon of gas remains steady, data shows.

The reason? A decline in demand and the low cost of oil, according to AAA. For locals preparing to head out during the long Memorial Day weekend, this is a good sign.

"Despite mild weather and a less volatile economic forecast, drivers are not hitting the road and raising gasoline demand to traditional seasonal levels," Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson, said in a statement. "It's possible this is merely the lull before Memorial Day, but it could be a trend that lingers into summer."

As of Thursday, the average price for a gallon of gas in Illinois was $3.97 — that's up 4 cents from a week ago and down 8 cents from a month ago, AAA data shows.

At around $4.19 per gallon in Will County, gas prices were well above the state average. The last time Patch took a look at gas prices in the county, they were averaging $4.12 per gallon.

Nationally, the price per gallon of gas was going for an average of $3.57 Thursday.

According to GasBuddy, the cheapest gas in Plainfield is selling for $3.68 per gallon at 7-Eleven, 15809 S. Route 59. Here is what other stations around town are charging:

• Shell, 24725 W. 143rd St.: $3.71 per gallon
• Citgo, 16141 W. Lincoln Highway: $3.77 per gallon
• Speedway, 15919 S. Lincoln Highway: $3.99 per gallon
• Meijer, 13705 S. Route 59: $3.99 per gallon
• Shell, 13450 S. Route 59: $4.09 per gallon