South Central Reporter

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 62882 for the week of April 6-12 is $1.63, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.63.

In greater Illinois, the average price is $1.88 and the lowest price is $1.14. Trends show the price as down.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.022 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.156 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $2.458 per gallon – a 43.6 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $3.033.

Data is accurate as of press time, but gas prices have been known to fluctuate on a daily, and even hourly, basis.