Gas prices spike, Illinois ranking in the nation’s most expensive

 
CHICAGO – Gas prices are up nationwide. Gasoline demand is low during this time of year, however, the American Automobile Association is pinpointing the cause of rising pump prices to higher oil prices. Illinois is included in the nation’s top 10 largest weekly increases and most expensive markets, averaging ten cents higher at $3.36 cents per gallon. In the north-central region, motorists will find LaSalle County to have the cheapest gas prices at $3.39 cents per gallon. Putnam and Bureau County prices are up by 20 cents, averaging $3.50 cents per gallon.