Des Plaines, IL
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Des Plaines, IL · IL average $4.08/gal
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Gas prices in Des Plaines, 60018, tend to stay competitive across Illinois thanks to the state's proximity to major Midwest refining operations. Prices fluctuate daily and vary between stations, so checking current rates here helps you find the best deals in Cook County. Regular price updates ensure you're getting accurate information whenever you fill up.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 60018
- 1. Speedway at 885 E Touhy Ave offers regular at $4.14/gal (3.8 mi away).
- 2. Sam's Club at 101 W Oakton St offers regular at $4.19/gal (7.0 mi away).
- 3. SNK at 1490 E Oakton St offers regular at $4.19/gal (5.0 mi away).
- 4. BP at 1215 LEE ST offers regular at $4.24/gal (5.2 mi away).
- 5. Mobil at 2392 S Wolf Rd offers regular at $4.25/gal (4.5 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
How to save more on gas in Des Plaines
1. Use warehouse clubs
Costco and Sam’s Club typically price 15-25 cents per gallon below nearby stations. Membership pays for itself within a few fill-ups.
2. Fill up early in the week
Stations often raise prices Thursday for weekend demand. Fill up Monday through Wednesday to avoid the lift.
3. Keep tires properly inflated
Properly inflated tires improve fuel economy by up to 3 percent at current prices. Check pressure once a month.
4. Check back tomorrow
Prices can shift 10-20 cents overnight during volatile markets. A quick check before you leave home avoids paying yesterday’s spike.
5. Pay cash at split-pricing stations
Stations with cash and credit split pricing typically save an average of 10 cents per gallon when you pay cash.
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About gas prices in Illinois
Illinois has one of the more complex gas pricing maps in the country: the state tax is around 47 cents, but Cook County and the city of Chicago add their own per-gallon excise on top, pushing pump prices in downtown Chicago to among the highest in the Midwest. Stations in DuPage and Will counties just outside Cook routinely run 30 to 50 cents cheaper for the same brand. Costco, Sam's Club, Thorntons, and Casey's General Store are the dependable value picks across Chicago and its suburbs, with Costco in Schaumburg and Naperville especially popular.