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PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Gas prices fell slightly in Peoria as the summer driving season continues, putting the average price per gallon at $3.27.

According to GasBuddy’s weekly survey of 148 stations in Peoria, the price of a gallon went down 0.8 cents over the past week. Gas prices in Peoria are 3.7 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.

The cheapest gas price in the area is priced at $2.98 while the most expensive price is $3.49 per gallon, a difference of 51 cents per gallon.
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AAA reported since the beginning of the year, the national gas price average has increased 40% to $3.13 from $2.25. AAA spokesperson Jeanette McGee said robust gasoline demand and more expensive crude oil prices are pushing gas prices higher.

“We had hoped that global crude production increases would bring some relief at the pump this month, but weekend OPEC negotiations fell through with no agreement reached. As a result, crude prices are set to surge to a seven-year high,” McGee said.

Gas prices higher over a holiday weekend, who 'da thunk?

RPlant wrote: ↑Wed Jul 07, 2021 4:55 am Gas prices higher over a holiday weekend, who 'da thunk?

Do you have a reading comprehension problem?
“Gas prices fell slightly in Peoria as the summer driving season continues, putting the average price per gallon at $3.27.
According to GasBuddy’s weekly survey of 148 stations in Peoria, the price of a gallon went down 0.8 cents over the past week.”

So, even though prices are DOWN from their highs over the holiday weekend, they are UP for the year.
These outrageous prices are disproportionately affecting the working poor.

Toldyouso wrote: ↑Wed Jul 07, 2021 5:13 am

RPlant wrote: ↑Wed Jul 07, 2021 4:55 am Gas prices higher over a holiday weekend, who 'da thunk?

Do you have a reading comprehension problem?

Reported. Your OP "Gas prices in Peoria are 3.7 cents per gallon higher than a month ago."

Comparing apples to apples, gas prices are about 10% higher than they were in July of 2019:
Gas prices rise across Heart of Illinois
July 15, 2019
5:10 am
John Kendall
PEORIA NEWS, TOP STORIES
PEORIA, Ill. (HOI) — Your eyes have not deceived you….gas prices have dramatically gone up across the Heart of Illinois.
Gasbuddy.com reports prices went up 11.5 cents in the past week, averaging $2.99 a gallon.
That is 29 cents per gallon higher than a month ago, and 17.5 cents per gallon higher than just a year ago.
The national average has also gone up, going up 3.3 cents a gallon to an average of $2.79 a gallon.

If I buy gas in Peoria, I head down to the Mobil station on NE Adams St. $2.98 a gallon. No wonder there is a line at every pump!