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.
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.
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.
They are local business owners when they are located in our community, paying their taxes, employing people, providing a service, all legally. Maybe we should bring school registration fees down and in line with other neighboring communities, using your logic.
Maybe speedway Corp. office told them all to charge the same price, that way they can tell the mayor new lenox is no higher than surrounding stations. Just a thought.
Sunday gas was 3.68 in Ottawa, 3.73 in Marsalles, 3.79 in Manhattan and of course it was 4.09 here in New Lenox. This is price gouging at its prime..40 cents difference in a 40 mile radius. Why!!!
Anyways, at $4.07 that's more than 10% less than it was. It's still priced very high for where gas should be in this recovering economy, but its a step on the right road.
Speedway on Front Street & Wolf - $3.79 Speedway on Route 30 & Wolf - $3.79 Speedway on Laraway & Calistoga - $3.89 Once again, I purchased gas OUTSIDE of New Lenox.