Record high: California average gas price surpasses $6
As of Sunday, drivers in California are paying an average of $6.139 per gallon for gas. AAA said this is a record high.
Average price per gallon of gas in Illinois is close to $5
In Illinois, the average price per gallon is close to $5. At this time last year, the average was just over $3.
Chicagoans can expect heavy traffic, high gas prices for Memorial Day weekend travel
According to AAA, 92 percent of Illinois residents who are traveling this weekend will be getting behind the wheel.
Chicago gas giveaway: Chicago mayoral candidate Willie Wilson to host discounted gas promotion Thursday
Two dollar a gallon gas is coming back Thursday morning. See all participating locations, here:
Gas cards for guns fuels 'overwhelming' buyback program in Sacramento
An offer to get a free $50 gas card in exchange for turning in a gun unleashed an overwhelming response in Sacramento over the weekend.
Gas prices continue to rise as Memorial Day weekend approaches — here's when to buy
Gas prices are reaching record highs, and it comes just days before a major holiday travel weekend.
Illinois fuel retailers sue state over gas tax signage requirement
A collection of gas station owners is suing the state of Illinois over a requirement tied to the upcoming fuel tax freeze.
Record gas prices for this long 'unprecedented': AAA
A national AAA spokesman said drivers should expect higher gas prices throughout the summer, especially if the war in Ukraine rages on.
Gas prices average over $4 in all 50 states for 1st time ever
For the first time in history, the average price for a gallon of gas has passed $4 in all 50 states. In Georgia, the price has jumped to around $4.12 a gallon.
Sky-high gas prices: Illinois drivers struggling to keep up at the pump
Unfortunately, experts say this trend is only going to continue, with gas prices expected to peak sometime in July or August.



















