Cars move past the BP gas station at Prospect and Rural streets on Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Rockford. Gas prices have fallen 21 cents per gallon in the past week, according to GasBuddy data. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)
By Mary Sisk
Rock River Current
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ROCKFORD — Gas prices across the city dropped more than 21 cents per gallon in the last week, down to an average of $3.76 per gallon at the pump.

According to GasBuddy’s survey of 139 stations in Rockford, the cheapest station in the city sat at $3.19 per gallon Sunday and the most expensive was priced at $4.29 per gallon.

The national average is also falling, dropping more than 12 cents per gallon in the last week to an average of $3.52 per gallon.

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“As millions of Americans hit the road for Thanksgiving, we saw gasoline prices continue dropping coast to coast last week, and a new record was set for the largest singleday decline in the national average,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “It’s entirely possible the national average price of gasoline could fall under $3 per gallon by Christmas, which would be a huge gift to unwrap for motorists after a dizzying year at the pump.”

While prices are dropping, the cost is still more than 34 cents per gallon higher than a year ago in Rockford.

 

Nov. 28 gas prices | 10-year history

Year | Rockford average per gallon | national average

2021 | $3.41 | $3.37
2020 | $2.11 | $2.11
2019 | $2.54 | $2.60
2018 | $2.51 | $2.50
2017 | $2.51 | $2.49
2016 | $2.09 | $2.13
2015 | $1.96 | $2.04
2014 | $3.90 | $2.78
2013 | $3.28 | $3.27
2012 | $3.54 | $3.41

Source: GasBuddy


This article is by Mary Sisk. Email her at msisk@rockrivercurrent.com or follow her on Instagram at @maryrrcurrent

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