Gas Price Update: Plainfield Prices On The Rise Again

PLAINFIELD, IL — Gas prices are hiking again, and it could be some time until they go down again, AAA said.

As of Thursday, the average price for a gallon of gas in Illinois was $3.70 — that's up 6 cents from a week ago and 13 cents from a month ago, according to AAA.

At around $3.75 per gallon in Will County, gas prices were slightly below the state average. The last time Patch took a look at gas prices in the county, they were averaging $3.45 per gallon.

Nationally, the price per gallon of gas is going for an average of $3.43 Thursday.

"Given that the cost of oil accounts for 55% of what we pay for gas, it’s fair to wonder how soon prices will drop at the pump," said Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson, said in a statement. “But gas stations paid for the fuel that is in their underground tanks weeks ago, when oil was nearly $15 more a barrel. So it will take time for any savings due to cheaper oil to be seen at the pump. And that is assuming the oil price does not rise again.”

According to GasBuddy, the cheapest gas in Plainfield is selling for $3.29 per gallon at Citgo, 16141 W. Lincoln Highway. Here is what other stations around town are charging:

• Meijer, 13705 S. Route 59: $3.43 per gallon
• Thorntons, 15800 S. Route 59: $3.43 per gallon
• Shell, 11900 S. Route 59: $3.69 per gallon
• Mobil, 14808 S. Route 59: $3.79 per gallon
• BP, 13500 S. Route 59: $3.79 per gallon