Average gas prices in Illinois have hit their highest level so far in 2023.
Triple A says the statewide average now stands at $3.96 a gallon for regular unleaded, up 13 cents from a week ago. Crude oil prices jumped early last week after OPEC announced production cuts, but prices stabilized later in the week, which could slow down further price hikes at the pump.
In Springfield on Monday, the average price for regular unleaded was $3.82 a gallon, up nine cents from a week ago and 33 cents a gallon higher than one month ago.
But – for greater perspective – the current price is still more than 50 cents a gallon below where it was at this time last year.
