Galesburg Reporter

The average cost for a gallon of midgrade unleaded gas in or near zip code 61439 for the week of February 10-16 is $2.59, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.56.

In greater Illinois, the average price is $2.55 and the lowest price is $2.13. Trends show the price as down.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.842 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.828 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $2.947 per gallon – a 10.5 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.