River Bend Times

The average cost for a gallon of midgrade unleaded gas in or near zip code 61285 for the week of July 13-19 is $2.39, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.39.

In greater Illinois, the average price is $2.39 and the lowest price is $1.98. Trends show the price as down.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.124 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.15 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $2.069 per gallon – a 5.5 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.601.

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