Week ending Nov. 30: Average regular gas price per gallon in ZIP Code 60446 up from previous week

The average cost of regular gas in ZIP Code 60446 increased to $3.74 in the week ending Nov. 30, up from $3.17 in the previous week, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

In the last four weeks, the average reported price for regular gas at a ZIP Code 60446 gas station was $3.39.

In the week ending Nov. 30, the lowest reported price of regular gas in ZIP Code 60446 was $3.59.

Of the 12 reported gas stations in ZIP Code 60446, two offer regular gas.

According to the USPS, Romeoville is the primary area with addresses in ZIP Code 60446.

Across Illinois, the average reported price per gallon of regular gas in the state rose to $3.30 per gallon, compared to $3.22 in the previous week.

Drivers across the U.S. have faced a rollercoaster of gas prices in recent months and years. Though the cost of a gallon of gas is dropping, experts suggest they may rise to $4 before the end of 2024.

Many analysts blame the COVID-19 pandemic for crushing oil demand and then oil production and Russia's war against Ukraine.

Gas data refers to the price of gas when paid for by cash, not credit. Gas stations can charge drivers more for using credit cards due to surcharge fees. This is prohibited in 10 U.S. states.

While data is accurate as of press time, note that gas prices can fluctuate daily or even hourly.