Average gas prices in Chicago surpass $5 per gallon for first time since 2022

Source CBS Local
Original Load Date May 1, 2026, 11 p.m.
Last Updated May 1, 2026, 11 p.m.
Original URL https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-gas-prices-aaa-5-dollars-per-gallon/

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A sharp uptick in gas prices has pushed the cost of an average gallon of regular in Chicago to more than $5. According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular gas in Chicago was $5.17 on Friday, up from $3.75 a year ago. Chicago hasn't seen gas prices this high in about three years. The ...