Gas prices in Illinois have risen by 20.4 cents per gallon in the last week, bringing the average to around $3.69 per gallon, due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East blocking important oil shipping routes.
Illinois gas prices surge by 20.4 cents in a week
By Brayton Riley
Mar 16, 2026 | 2:27 PM

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