Gas Price Update: Some Relief At The Pump For Plainfield Drivers

PLAINFIELD, IL — The national average for a gallon of gas has seen a slight decrease, according to AAA, providing some relief to Plainfield drivers.

As of Thursday, the average price for a gallon of gas in Illinois was $3.99 — that's down 5 cents from a week ago and up 16 cents from a month ago, AAA data shows.

At around $4.12 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 $4.24 per gallon.

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

"The national average reached $3.68 last week, and that might be the peak price for now," Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson, said in his latest news release April 27. "As long as the oil cost keeps wobbling around the low to mid $70s per barrel, drivers will benefit when they fuel up."

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:

• Meijer, 13705 S. Route 59: $3.91 per gallon
• Shell, 24725 W. 143rd St.: $3.98 per gallon
• Speedway, 15919 S. Lincoln Highway: $4.09 per gallon
• Shell, 11900 S. Route 59: $4.19 per gallon
• Exxon, 15809 S. Route 59: $4.19 per gallon