Metro East Sun

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 11386 for the week of July 20-26 is $2.21, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.19.

In greater Illinois, the average price is $2.38 and the lowest price is $1.93. Trends show the price as up.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.454 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.487 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $2.409 per gallon – a 4.5 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $3.033.

Data is accurate as of press time, but gas prices have been known to fluctuate on a daily, and even hourly, basis.