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Gas Prices Up in Libertyville

Motorists across Illinois have been paying more at the pumps this week, more than the majority of states, according to AAA. Here are the lowest prices in Libertyville.

The majority of states may be experiencing a drop in gas prices, but not Illinois and other parts of the Midwest, according to AAA.

Record rainfall that led to flooding and reduced production related to refineries shifting over to "summer-blend" gasoline are part of the reason, reports AAA. There was also an explosion at a Detroit refinery on April 27, though that incident was not expected to contribute to higher prices for motorists.

The current average price for regular unleaded in Illinois is $3.95. Last month, the average was $3.84. A year ago the average was $4.02. The highest recorded average was $4.31 on May 5, 2011, according to AAA.

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Price gouging?

Many local residents are feeling like gas stations are price-gouging and maybe even taking advantage of flood victims. Here are a couple of the comments posted by readers on Libertyville Patch Facebook:

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"Why is it, when anything happens in the oil industry, gas prices immediately go up....the cost of the gas in the tanks at the stations hasn't gone up yet, but prices go up right away?" said Lisa Robinson.

"Agree! I thought it was going down!" said Cindy Fuhst Ward.

Libertyville gas

As of Friday morning, the following gas stations had the lowest prices in Libertyville, according to Mapquest:

  • $3.89 at Don Hamil, 125 S. Milwaukee Ave.
  • $4.07 at BP, 113 N. Milwaukee Ave.
  • $4.07 at Citgo, 114 Peterson Rd.

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