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Latest Look at Gary Gas Prices

GasBuddy.com

GARY - Average retail gasoline prices in Gary have risen just over 15 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.53/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 314 gas outlets in Gary. This compares with the national average that has increased just under 24 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.64/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.

Including the change in gas prices in Gary during the past week, prices Monday were 40 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are just over 15 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. The national average has increased almost 30 cents per gallon during the last month and stands at almost 45 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago.

According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline prices on September 5th in Gary have ranged widely over the last five years:
$2.13/g in 2016, $2.48/g in 2015, $3.52/g in 2014, $3.64/g in 2013 and $4.03/g in 2012.

 

Sharon Jackson is the local host of "All Things Considered" and a reporter for Lakeshore Public Radio. She has been with 89.1 FM since its launch in 2009. Sharon is also a radio DJ in Chicago, and has been since 2004. In her previous job at Metro Networks/Westwood One, she was heard on am 890 WLS, WGN radio 720 am and am 560 WIND. She has also delivered news and traffic reports on radio stations all over Chicago and the suburbs including 95.9 The River, 98.3 WCCQ and Star 96.7.