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Chicago gas prices this week and price history
Chicago has higher prices than most of the Midwest because of local and county taxes and special summer blends.
Last 3 years: Chicago vs U.S. average
Regular gasoline, all formulations, retail price including taxes, U.S. dollars per gallon. Hover or tap the chart for weekly values.
All fuel grades this week
| Fuel | This week | Last week | Year ago | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | $4.695 | $4.633 | $3.243 | $4.331 |
| Midgrade | $5.294 | $5.253 | $3.881 | $4.957 |
| Premium | $5.980 | $5.920 | $4.356 | $5.366 |
EIA does not publish a weekly diesel price for this area.
Price records
- Highest weekly average since 2000: $5.803 (week of Jun 13, 2022).
- Lowest weekly average in the last 3 years: $2.909 (week of Feb 23, 2026).
- 2026 so far: average $4.035, range $2.909 – $4.997.
Average gas price by year in Chicago
| Year | Average | Low | High | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $4.035 | $2.909 | $4.997 | +$0.651 |
| 2025 | $3.384 | $2.990 | $3.657 | −$0.298 |
| 2024 | $3.681 | $2.981 | $4.316 | −$0.146 |
| 2023 | $3.828 | $3.089 | $4.404 | −$0.560 |
| 2022 | $4.388 | $3.251 | $5.803 | +$1.186 |
| 2021 | $3.202 | $2.363 | $3.616 | +$0.894 |
| 2020 | $2.308 | $1.844 | $2.695 | −$0.446 |
| 2019 | $2.754 | $2.118 | $3.273 | −$0.022 |
| 2018 | $2.777 | $2.125 | $3.203 | +$0.289 |
| 2017 | $2.488 | $2.271 | $2.859 | +$0.252 |
| 2016 | $2.237 | $1.561 | $2.777 | −$0.381 |
| 2015 | $2.618 | $1.995 | $3.366 | −$0.951 |
| 2014 | $3.569 | $2.309 | $4.092 | −$0.184 |
| 2013 | $3.753 | $3.248 | $4.361 | −$0.098 |
| 2012 | $3.851 | $3.313 | $4.470 | +$0.104 |
| 2011 | $3.747 | $3.227 | $4.397 | +$0.810 |
| 2010 | $2.936 | $2.660 | $3.246 | +$0.473 |
| 2009 | $2.463 | $1.866 | $2.922 | −$0.932 |
| 2008 | $3.395 | $1.652 | $4.303 | +$0.454 |
| 2007 | $2.941 | $2.132 | $3.621 | +$0.278 |
| 2006 | $2.663 | $2.228 | $3.237 | +$0.344 |
| 2005 | $2.319 | $1.779 | $3.074 | +$0.420 |
| 2004 | $1.900 | $1.565 | $2.176 | +$0.281 |
| 2003 | $1.619 | $1.473 | $1.837 | +$0.190 |
| 2002 | $1.428 | $1.094 | $1.600 | −$0.095 |
| 2001 | $1.523 | $1.106 | $2.049 | −$0.042 |
| 2000 | $1.566 | $1.327 | $2.108 | – |
FAQ
What is the average gas price in Chicago this week?
The latest EIA weekly average for regular gasoline in Chicago is $4.695 per gallon (week of Oct 12, 2026).
What was the highest gas price in Chicago?
The highest weekly average since 2000 was $5.803 per gallon in the week of Jun 13, 2022.
Is gas in Chicago more expensive than the U.S. average?
This week regular gas in Chicago is 8.4 % above the U.S. average of $4.331.
How much has the gas price in Chicago changed in a year?
A year ago the average was $3.243; the price has risen by $1.452 per gallon.
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Weekly Retail Gasoline and Diesel Prices. Prices are averages of retail outlets surveyed every Monday, not prices at individual stations.