AAA Chicago’s August Fuel Report Shows Gas Prices Remain High in Ill.

Statewide averages for the price of gasoline in Illinois and northern Indiana have increased since last month. AAA Chicago’s most recent Fuel Gauge Report estimates that in Illinois regular unleaded gasoline has increased 2 cents during the past month, forecasting an average cost of $3.15 per gallon for the month of August, which is up 52 cents per gallon from last year

“AAA Chicago reminds motorists to employ practical fuel conservation
measures,” says Nicole Niemi, AAA Chicago’s spokesperson. “Public
transportation, routine vehicle maintenance, moderate speeds, combining trips and errands and using air conditioning on the recirculation setting can all conserve gasoline.”

In northern Indiana, gas prices average $3.06, which is up 3 cents from July and up 52 cents from August 2005.
— In Cook County, Ill., self-serve regular unleaded gasoline averages $3.30, which is up one cent compared to last month and 55 cents higher than last year’s price-per-gallon.
— In DuPage County, Ill., self-serve regular unleaded gasoline averages $3.20 per gallon, which is a one-cent increase from July and 53 cents higher than last year.
— In Kane County, Ill., self-serve regular unleaded gasoline averages $3.18 per gallon, which is the same compared to last month and 54 cents higher than August 2005’s price.
— In Lake County, Ill., self-serve regular unleaded gasoline averages $3.19 per gallon, which is unchanged from last month and up by 52 cents compared to this time last year.
— In McHenry County, Ill., self-serve regular unleaded gasoline averages $3.21 per gallon, which is up one cent from July’s average and 57 cents higher than July 2005’s price.
— In Will County, Ill., self-serve regular unleaded gasoline averages
$3.22 per gallon, which is 3 cents higher compared to last month and
55 cents higher compared to last year.

Some broadcast news accounts have listed Chicago as one of the highest priced areas to purchase fuel.

This year AAA Chicago celebrates 100 years of service, as 2006 marks the membership organization’s centennial celebration. Formed in Chicago in 1906, the company represents roadway interests for motorists and pedestrians and serves as a leading advocate for various traffic safety and travel-related issues.

Source: AAA Chicago