Gas Price Update: Plainfield Prices On The Rise Again

PLAINFIELD, IL — October is here, meaning winter is slowly starting to creep up on Plainfield residents, and it's not putting a damper on people's driving habits. After a months-long period where gas prices continued to decrease, they're beginning to increase again.

As of Wednesday, the average price for a gallon of gas in Illinois was $4.32 — that's up 11 cents from a week ago, according to AAA. The last time Patch took a look at prices, the average gallon of gas in Illinois went down to $4.01.

At around $4.48 per gallon in Will County, gas prices were above the state average. Nationally, the price per gallon of gas remains below $4 for an average of $3.83 Wednesday.

AAA is attributing the rising cost of gas to tight supply and higher demand.

"The regional differences in gas prices are stark at the moment, with prices on the West Coast hitting $6 a gallon and higher, while Texas and Gulf Coast states have prices dipping below $3 in some areas," Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson, said in a statement. "At least six California refineries are undergoing maintenance, and there is limited pipeline supply to the West Coast from locations east of the Rockies."

In the Midwest, the increase in prices is also partially due to a deadly refinery fire on Sept. 20 in Toledo, Ohio, according to AAA.

With prices on the rise once more, here is where to find the best gas prices in Plainfield.

According to GasBuddy, the cheapest gas in Plainfield is selling for $3.99 per gallon at Thorntons, 15800 S. Route 59. Here is what other stations around town are charging:

• Casey's at 14808 S. Route 59: $3.99 per gallon
• CITGO at 16141 W. Lincoln Highway: $3.99 per gallon
• Shell at 24725 W. 143rd St.: $4.02 per gallon
• Shell at 11900 S. Route 59: $4.06 per gallon
• Meijer at 13705 S. Route 59: $4.11 per gallon