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Gas Prices Up in Skokie
Motorists across Illinois have been paying more at the pumps this week, more than the majority of states, according to AAA. Here are the lowest prices in Skokie.
The majority of states may be experiencing a drop in gas prices, but not Illinois and other parts of the Midwest, according to AAA.
Record rainfall that led to flooding and reduced production related to refineries shifting over to "summer-blend" gasoline are part of the reason, reports AAA. There was also an explosion at a Detroit refinery on April 27, though that incident was not expected to contribute to higher prices for motorists.
The current average price for regular unleaded in Illinois is $3.95. Last month, the average was $3.84. A year ago the average was $4.02. The highest recorded average was $4.31 on May 5, 2011, according to AAA.
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Skokie gas prices
As of Friday afternoon, the following gas stations had the lowest prices in Skokie, according to MapQuest:
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- $4.21 Dempster Mobil Mart, 4002 Dempster St.
- $4.24 Marathon, 8001 Skokie Blvd.
- $4.28 Marathon, 3800 Oakton St.
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