By Mary Sisk
Rock River Current
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ROCKFORD — Gas prices continue to drop in the city, now sitting at an average of $4.05 per gallon.
According to GasBuddy’s survey of 139 stations in Rockford, gas has dropped about 9 cents per gallon in the last week and sits about 3 cents per gallon lower than a month ago.
Gas in the area had a price variation of 87 cents, with the lowest station priced at $3.62 per gallon and the most expensive costing $4.49 per gallon.
“For the third consecutive week, we’ve seen the national average price of gasoline decline, and while it’s good news for most regions with a continued drop in prices, the Northeast is bucking the trend and seeing a noticeable jump due to tight supply,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.
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The national average dropped nearly 5 cents per gallon to an average $3.72 per gallon.
“The national average is closing in on the previous low from September, which was interrupted when refinery issues caused prices to skyrocket in the West and Great Lakes,” De Haan said.
Diesel prices have also dropped 2.39 cents in the last week, the first price decline for diesel in two weeks.
Oct. 31 gas prices | 10-year history
Year | Rockford average per gallon | national average
2021 | $3.43 | $3.38
2020 | $2.15 | $2.11
2019 | $2.56 | $2.61
2018 | $2.80 | $2.77
2017 | $2.50 | $2.48
2016 | $2.11 | $2.20
2015 | $2.28 | $2.17
2014 | $3.01 | $2.99
2013 | $3.22 | $3.27
2012 | $3.36 | $3.51
Source: GasBuddy
This article is by Mary Sisk. Email her at msisk@rockrivercurrent.com or follow her on Instagram at @maryrrcurrent