| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | May 13, 2026, 11:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | May 13, 2026, 11:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-drivers-feeling-pain-at-the-pump-as-gas-prices-continue-to-climb/3935770/ |
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Chicago’s average gas price has jumped nearly 70 cents per gallon in the last
four weeks, with diesel prices now topping $6 a gallon in some areas, according
to GasBuddy. Experts say refinery issues, global tensions and taxes are all
contributing to the spike.
For civil worker Junior Lopez, the hig...