PEORIA, Ill. – Average gas prices in Peoria have dropped nearly four cents a gallon in the last week, averaging $3.66 on Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 148 stations in Peoria.
Peoria prices are just over nine cents lower than a month ago, and roughly 26.5 cents less than a year ago.
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest gas in Peoria on Sunday was $3.39 a gallon, while the highest priced gas was $3.89. The lowest price in the state was $2.93, while the highest price in Illinois was $4.99.
The national average price of gas, according to GasBuddy, is down just over six cents a gallon in the last week, averaging $3.30 on Monday.
“It seems fitting that, in the run-up to Labor Day, the national average has fallen for four straight weeks to its lowest point since February, giving Americans one last chance to hit the road with gas prices being less of a factor,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “GasBuddy is now tracking eight states where average gas prices are already below the $3 per gallon mark, along with nearly 20% of gas stations in the country selling gasoline at $2.99 or lower. These numbers will continue to look better every week as we move into fall. GasBuddy’s Labor Day travel forecast, to be released tomorrow, will provide more good news about the millions of dollars Americans who are road-tripping will save compared to last year.”
Meanwhile, AAA says the average price of gas in the Peoria/Pekin metro area is $3.67, which is also Illinois’ average gas price, and the national average price of unleaded gas is $3.35.
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