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The average cost for a gallon of diesel gas in or near zip code 62259 for the week of January 20-26 is $2.51, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.49.

In greater Illinois, the average price is $2.61 and the lowest price is $2.21. Trends show the price as down.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.362 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.379 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $2.413 per gallon – a 5.1 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.521.

Data is accurate as of press time, but gas prices have been known to fluctuate on a daily, and even hourly, basis.