Lake County Gazette

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 60044 for the week of May 18-24 is $2.25, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.25.

In greater Illinois, the average price is $2.16 and the lowest price is $1.59. Trends show the price as down.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.25 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.245 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $1.994 per gallon – a 25.6 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.