South Central Reporter

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 62252 for the week of June 15-21 is $2.14, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.14.

In greater Illinois, the average price is $2.32 and the lowest price is $1.89. Trends show the price as stable.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.422 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.391 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $2.211 per gallon – a 21.1 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.