Effingham, IL
6 stations
LiveUpdated Jul 11Gas prices near 62401
Effingham, IL · IL average $4.24/gal
Stations near you
1Phillips 66
CheapestCheapest nearby1502 W Fayette Ave
Gas Price Check
Effingham, IL · 62401
- Cheapest
- $3.49/gal
- Area avg
- $4.24/gal
You save75¢/gal
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In Effingham, IL 62401, gas prices typically reflect the Midwest's generally competitive fuel market. Prices across stations in this South Central Illinois city fluctuate daily based on crude oil costs and supply changes. Check current prices for stations around Effingham to find the best rates, as prices vary considerably between locations even within the same ZIP code.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 62401
- 1. Phillips 66 at 1502 W Fayette Ave offers regular at $3.49/gal (0.2 mi away).
- 2. Moto Mart at 1315 N 3rd St offers regular at $3.49/gal (3.6 mi away).
- 3. Mach 1 at 16719 N 1000th St offers regular at $3.49/gal (4.9 mi away).
- 4. Murphy USA at 1206 Ave. Of Mid America offers regular at $3.49/gal (2.1 mi away).
- 5. Pilot at 2500 N 3rd St offers regular at $3.49/gal (4.0 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
How to save more on gas in Effingham
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.