WEST FRANKFORT, IL - While diesel fuel remains in the $3 plus range, regular gas is $1.93 per gallon in downstate West Frankfort. AAA says gas prices have fallen to the lowest level since May 2009 and could fall another dime before leveling off next month.
IllinoisGasPrices.com shows the cheapest gas in the state Saturday can be found at Circle K in Okawville, Illinois. Overall, the best town to find the best gas prices this weekend is in Jacksonville Illinois, where all the gas stations were posting regular at less than $1.90 a gallon.
This dip in gas prices is encouraging editorial boards to encourage lawmakers to jack up gas tax levels.