Gas Price Update: See Cost Of A Gallon In Plainfield Before Labor Day

PLAINFIELD, IL — Labor Day is approaching, which means plenty of Plainfield residents are planning to hit the road for one last summer outing.

With road trips, the cost of gas is always something to consider.

At around $4.16 per gallon in Will County, gas prices were higher than the state average, coming in at $4.07 Wednesday — that's up 9 cents from a month ago, AAA data show. Nationally, the price per gallon of gas was going for an average of $3.82 Wednesday.

With Labor Day coming up Sept. 4, gas demand and volatile oil prices, coupled with an active hurricane season, could limit how much gas prices dip in the coming weeks, according to AAA.

"Although the national average did a U-turn this week, the road ahead could lead to higher prices," Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson, said in a statement. "Ongoing concerns regarding potential storm activity could hinder falling pump prices this fall."

According to GasBuddy, the cheapest gas in Plainfield is selling for $3.85 per gallon at Citgo, 16141 W. Lincoln Highway. Here is what other stations around town are charging:

• Shell, 11900 S. Route 59: $4.11 per gallon
• Casey's, 14808 S. Route 59: $4.15 per gallon
• Thorntons, 15800 S. Route 59: $4.17 per gallon
• Meijer, 13705 S. Route 59: $4.18 per gallon
• Shell, 24725 W. 143rd St.: $4.19 per gallon