By Mary Sisk
Rock River Current
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ROCKFORD — Gas prices across the city have dropped an average of nearly 9 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.67.
According to GasBuddy’s survey of 139 stations in Rockford, prices are about 52 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand more than 31 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.
The cheapest station in Rockford sat at $2.99 per gallon on Sunday and the most expensive was $4.04 per gallon.
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National gas prices are also falling, dropping more than 15 cents per gallon in the last week to an average $3.36 per gallon.
“For the first time in 670 days, the national average price of gasoline has fallen below its year-ago level, dropping for the fourth straight week to its lowest level since January,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “Every state has again seen average gasoline prices drop in the last week, and it remains very possible the national average could fall under $3 per gallon by Christmas.”
Dec. 5 gas prices | 10-year history
Year | Rockford average per gallon | national average
2021 | $3.34 | $3.36
2020 | $2.10 | $2.16
2019 | $2.58| $2.60
2018 | $2.42 | $2.44
2017 | $2.46 | $2.47
2016 | $2.13 | $2.18
2015 | $1.90 | $2.04
2014 | $3.80 | $2.70
2013 | $3.23 | $3.24
2012 | $3.46 | $3.38
Source: GasBuddy
This article is by Mary Sisk. Email her at msisk@rockrivercurrent.com or follow her on Instagram at @maryrrcurrent