Gas prices

Under proposed legislation, Illinois would explore the viability of reducing reliance on the state’s gas tax by putting in place a “road usage charge,” essentially a tax on the number of miles driven.

Biofuel advocates say the industry is at an inflection point. They’re calling on the new administration to increase ethanol and biodiesel volumes in the country's fuel supply, expand E15 gasoline and clarify tax credits.

With drivers feeling some relief at the gas pumps ahead of Thanksgiving, holiday road travel is expected to increase over the extended weekend.

More than one million Illinois households are eligible for energy assistance. That money is down a third to $280 million dollars this year from its peak in 2022.

Central Illinois demand for gasoline has softened since the beginning of November, declining for four consecutive weeks. Prices also are down, and usually…

Illinois gas prices are higher than this time last year. Statewide prices are at an average of $2.82 per gallon. This is down from last month, but about...