Sangamon Sun

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 62769 for the week of March 23-29 is $1.7, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.67.

In greater Illinois, the average price is $2.02 and the lowest price is $1.18. Trends show the price as down.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.219 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.36 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $2.842 per gallon – a 62.3 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.