REGULAR UNLEADED SURPASSES $5 PER GALLON IN ILLINOIS

Gas prices continue their upward climb in Illinois, with the latest figures from AAA showing the average cost for a gallon of regular unleaded now at $5.03—a noticeable jump from $4.97 earlier this week. This increase places Illinois well above the national average, which currently sits at $4.51 per gallon. Drivers can expect further strain at the pump, as the state’s fuel tax—already among the highest in the country at 48.3 cents per gallon—is set to rise again to 49.6 cents per gallon starting July 1. Economists cite ongoing supply constraints and increased demand as contributing factors.