AURORA, Ill–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2011 – Gas prices throughout Illinois and Indiana today reached the highest prices ever with average prices for an unleaded gallon of gasoline in Illinois at $4.28 and Indiana at $4.19 and Chicagoland at $4.41, according to AAA’s most recent fuel gauge report. Previous records were set in July 2008. “Gas prices have climbed steadily since the beginning of the year and reached record-high levels today,” said Beth Mosher, director of public affairs for AAA Chicago. “Consumers can get better bang for their gasoline bucks by slowing down, ensuring their tires are properly inflated and consolidating their errands.”
