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Gas Watch: Prices Continue to Fall

There's a fuss over New Lenox's gas prices. How much more are they compared to neighboring towns?

Because Mayor Tim Baldermann and New Lenox residents have put such a focus on the , we want to track whether the prices actually drop and what they are compared to neighboring towns.

On April 23, when Baldermann called for a boycott of New Lenox gas stations, prices for unleaded fuel here were $4.20/gallon. Area stations were anywhere from $3.89/gallon to $4.14/gallon.

Check back every once in a while for a rundown of local prices as well as gas prices in Frankfort, Mokena, Manhattan, Joliet and Homer Glen. 

Find out what's happening in New Lenoxwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Soon after the boycott we dropped to be competitive, then prices shot up (but were still competitive). Then we were more expensive than everyone for a while, but now prices are competitive and low(er). What will happen next? Manhattan is always a bit lower, Joliet is typically a bit higher. Frankfort and Mokena are usually a good gague. 

Find local gas prices on Patch's Commuter Guide.

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Prices are for one gallon of regular gas. Prices listed are as of 1 p.m., June 6. The prices in parentheses denote the costs of the last update.

New Lenox Gas Prices 

  • $3.75  at 1101 W. Laraway Road (Was $3.82)
  • $3.75 Speedway at 570 Laraway Road (Was $3.82)
  • $3.75 Speedway at 800 W. Route 30 (Was $3.82)
  • $3.75 Speedway at 939 S. Cedar Road (Was $3.82)
  • $3.75 Speedway at 301 W. Route 30 (Was $3.82)
  • $3.75 Shell at 475 N. Nelson Road (Was $3.82)
  • $3.89  at 103 E. Route 30 (No change)

Previous update was at 1 p.m. June 1

Gas Prices in Neighboring Towns

  • Frankfort: All stations at $3.72.
  • Homer Glen: Ranges from $3.71 to $3.75.
  • Joliet: Ranges from $3.67 to $3.99.
  • Manhattan: Ranges from $3.69 to $3.89.
  • Mokena: Ranges from $3.71 to $3.72.

Sources and other nearby prices: GasBuddy and AOL Autos


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