Illinois Fuel Prices Rise by Another Dime

Illinois drivers are paying more at the pump again. AAA says the statewide average for a gallon of regular unleaded reached $4.36 Wednesday. That’s up ten cents from last week and twenty cents higher than one month ago. The increase is even sharper compared with last year, when the average price stood at $3.40 a gallon. That means motorists are paying nearly a dollar more per gallon than they were a year ago. The latest jump adds pressure to household budgets, especially for commuters and families planning summer travel. Drivers are encouraged to compare prices locally and consider fuel-saving habits when possible.