Illinois drivers are seeing some relief at the pump. Triple-A reports the statewide average for regular unleaded dropped to $4.33 a gallon Thursday. That’s down 28 cents from last week, and 37 cents lower than a month ago. Still, prices remain well above last year’s average of $3.27.
Neighboring states continue to post lower prices, with every state bordering Illinois averaging below $3.79. Indiana’s average sits at $3.48.
The decline comes ahead of another scheduled increase in Illinois’ motor fuel tax, which is set to rise from 48.3 cents per gallon to 49.6 cents on January 1st, 2027.
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