IL Gas Prices Jump 13 Cents, Chicago Has Highest Prices In State: AAA

CHICAGO — Chicago gas prices remain the highest in Illinois, where the price of a gallon of gas jumped 13 cents on Tuesday, reaching a new record high, according to AAA.

Regular gas prices in Chicago set another record Tuesday morning at an average of $5.65 per gallon, $2.06 more than this time last year, according to AAA.

An average gallon of regular gas in Cook County was $5.48 per gallon, Will County $5.30, and DuPage County $5.24, all among the highest averages in the state, according to AAA.

Regular gas prices across the state of Illinois came in at a record high of $5.13 per gallon on Tuesday, 46 cents higher than the $4.67 national average, according to AAA. The statewide average for gas is now 86 cents higher per gallon than this time last year, according to AAA.

"A spike in demand for the busy Memorial Day weekend helped push gas prices to a new record high," AAA spokesperson Adrienne Woodland said. "A post-holiday decline in demand could have motorists seeing some stability at the pump, but if crude oil prices continue to trade above $105 per barrel, then gas prices will likely remain elevated."

Most expensive gas in Illinois

• Chicago ($5.65)
• Suburban Chicago ($5.41)
• Lake County ($5.21)

Least expensive gas in Illinois

• Davenport-Rock Island ($4.76)
• Decatur ($4.84)
• Springfield ($4.82)