Cheapest Gas Near Me: Find Lowest Price Near Manhattan

MANHATTAN, IL — Soaring oil prices mean more pain at the pump for Manhattan residents, with the average gas price already above the $4 mark across the state.

In Will County, gas prices were slightly above the state average on Thursday, at around $4.13 per gallon.

The increases are especially sharp considering that the average gas price in Illinois was just $2.89 a year ago.

But if you know where to look, you can find cheaper gas prices throughout Will County.

According to GasBuddy, the cheapest gas in Will County is selling for $3.50 at Moshen, 24001 Lorenzo Road in Wilmington. Here are some other places you can save in Will County:

• CITGO, 3400 Chicago Road in Steger, $3.59 per gallon
• Shell, 24225 West Lorenzo Road in Wilmington, $3.59 per gallon
• Gas N Wash, 3000 Maple Road in New Lenox, $3.75 per gallon

The recent climb in pump prices primarily is attributable to the high cost of crude oil, according to AAA. Moderating winter weather and optimism over a possible decline in COVID-19 cases have led to an increase in gas demand.

"More drivers fueling up here coupled with a persistent tight supply of oil worldwide provides the recipe for higher prices at the pump," AAA spokesperson Andrew Gross said in a news release.

"And unfortunately for consumers, it does not appear that this trend will change anytime soon."
At a news conference last week, GasBuddy representatives said gas prices could go up by as much as 50 cents in the coming months.

Eric Heyl, Patch Staff, contributed to this article