Carbondale Reporter

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 62903 for the week of August 17-23 is $2.39, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.39.

In greater Illinois, the average price is $2.38 and the lowest price is $1.84. Trends show the price as up.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.465 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.434 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $2.477 per gallon – a 1.2 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $3.033.

Data is accurate as of press time, but gas prices have been known to fluctuate on a daily, and even hourly, basis.