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flag Illinois gas prices dropped to $2.99/gallon, still highest in Midwest due to high gas tax.

flag Gas prices in Illinois have fallen to an average of $2.99 per gallon, down from $3.27 a month prior, according to AAA, though the state remains the most expensive in the Midwest due to its 48.3-cent-per-gallon gas tax—the second-highest in the nation. flag State Rep. Brad Halbrook blames the 2019 tax hike for higher prices, estimating a 30-cent drop without it. flag Neighboring Iowa and Wisconsin offer significantly lower prices at $2.47 and $2.50 per gallon, respectively. flag While lawmakers acknowledge affordability concerns, no plans to reduce taxes have been announced.

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