PEORIA, Ill. — Gas prices in Central Illinois continued steep increases from Monday into Tuesday.
According to Triple A, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded in the Peoria-Pekin metro is now 15 cents higher than it was one day prior.
On Monday, the average stood at $4.24 per gallon. On Tuesday, that average had shifted up to $4.39.
Gas Buddy says drivers are paying as much as $4.59 per gallon at some stations in the area.
“We’re not in the clear. The situation could worsen. I do expect the national average will break the all-time record, ” Gas Buddy’s Patrick De Haan said Monday.
Since saying that, the national average has indeed broken the record of more than $4.10 per gallon.
Energy analysts have said these price hikes will continue for the foreseeable future, but should begin to slow down, starting next week.
“I certainly would encourage motorists to do things that may sound silly in normal times, like trying to drive more fuel-efficiently,” said De Haan, “Slowing down on the interstate. It’s a good time to go out and check your tire pressure. The simple things are starting to make a profound impact on how many miles you will get out of that tank of gasoline.”
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