Illinois ($3.56) is among the nation's top 10 most expensive markets
CHICAGO, Ill., (January 23, 2023) – Drivers appear to be taking advantage of the recent milder weather in much of the nation by fueling up and hitting the road. The increase in gasoline demand and slightly more expensive oil pushed the national average for a gallon of gas higher by 12 cents since last week to $3.42.
"The recent rising temperatures led to rising pump prices," said Molly Hart, spokesperson for AAA – The Auto Club Group. "And with the cost of oil hitting $80 a barrel, there is a lot of upward pressure on gas prices at the moment.”
According to data from the Energy Information Administration, gas demand rose from 7.56 million to 8.05 million b/d last week. Meanwhile, total domestic gasoline stocks increased by 3.5 million bbl to 230.3 million bbl. If demand remains robust, drivers will likely see pump prices rise through the week.
Today’s national average of $3.42 is 33 cents more than a month ago and ten cents more than a year ago.
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Today |
Sunday |
Week Ago |
Month Ago |
One Year Ago |
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National |
$3.423 |
$3.415 |
$3.305 |
$3.096 |
$3.329 |
|
Chicago Metro |
$3.653 |
$3.651 |
$3.651 |
$3.333 |
$3.562 |
|
Chicago City |
$3.971 |
$3.949 |
$3.915 |
$3.803 |
$3.786 |
|
Bloomington |
$3.383 |
$3.384 |
$3.360 |
$2.913 |
$3.372 |
|
Champaign |
$3.368 |
$3.365 |
$3.299 |
$3.112 |
$3.410 |
|
Peoria |
$3.628 |
$3.628 |
$3.462 |
$3.315 |
$3.429 |
|
Rockford |
$3.479 |
$3.483 |
$3.480 |
$3337 |
$3.412 |
|
Springfield |
$3.433 |
$3.428 |
$3.378 |
$2.945 |
$3.401 |
|
Fort Wayne, IN |
$3.353 |
$3.361 |
$3.441 |
$2.931 |
$3.053 |
|
South Bend, IN |
$3.318 |
$3.320 |
$3.413 |
$2.812 |
$3.102 |
Click here to view current gasoline price averages
Oil Market Dynamic
At the close of Friday’s formal trading session, WTI increased by 98 cents to settle at $81.31. Crude prices rose at the end of last week due to increased market optimism that crude demand may be more robust than expected this year. In particular, the market believes that the re-opening of China’s economy, despite high coronavirus infection rates, will help to bolster global crude demand, while supporting elevated prices. For this week, crude prices could continue to climb if ongoing market optimism persists.
Drivers can find current gas prices along their route using the AAA TripTik Travel planner.
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Gas Price Survey Methodology
AAA updates fuel price averages daily at www.GasPrices.AAA.com. Every day up to 130,000 stations are surveyed based on credit card swipes and direct feeds in cooperation with the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) and Wright Express for unmatched statistical reliability. All average retail prices in this report are for a gallon of regular, unleaded gasoline.
About AAA - The Auto Club Group
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