SKOKIE, IL — With gas prices skyrocketing on Thursday, Skokie residents are on the lookout for the cheapest place to fill up.
Chicagoland prices have been over $4 for months as the United States' conflict with Iran continues.
In Skokie, the lowest prices in and near the village are around $4.50.
Here's a list of gas stations with the lowest prices near Skokie:
Gas prices in Illinois are among the most expensive in the U.S., according to AAA. On Thursday, the average price for a regular gallon of gas was $4.66.
In the Chicago metro area, the average price for a gallon of regular gas was even higher, at $4.87. According to AAA, the highest recorded average price for regular gas in the metro area was $5.91.
The Chicagoland's gas prices are well over the national average, which was $4.30 on Thursday.
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The cheapest average price in Illinois for a gallon of regular gas is found in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island area, according to AAA, with a price of $4.41.
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