Tribune staff report | Fuel prices have decreased in Illinois and
northern Indiana during the past month amid declining oil prices and the strengthening of the U.S. dollar.
AAA Chicago’s Fuel Gauge Report estimates that in Illinois, regular unleaded gasoline has
decreased 15 cents during the past month, forecasting an average cost
of $2.69 per gallon for the month of February, which is still $.78
higher per gallon than last year.