Local gas prices drop by over a dime, all averaging similarly

 
CHICAGO – Local gas prices dropped by over a dime after a year-end spike during the holidays. According to the American Automobile Association, increased total domestic stocks of gasoline have helped to ease pump prices. LaSalle, Bureau and Putnam all share the same gas price of $2.43 per gallon compared to up to $2.60 per gallon last month. State-wide, Illinois averages $2.58 per gallon compared to $2.65 in December.