IL · fuel prices · week of Nov 9, 2026
Illinois diesel and gas prices
The average pump price of diesel and gasoline in Illinois, against the country and the Midwest region, and what it costs a truck per mile.
$6.547/gal diesel
−3.0% from last week
- Regular
- $4.167
- Premium
- $5.289
- Diesel vs US
- +6.9%
- Diesel, 1 year
- +54.5%
Illinois prices by fuel
| Fuel | Per gallon | 1 wk | 1 yr | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | $6.547 | −20.1¢ | +54.5% | Estimate |
| Regular gasoline | $4.167 | −22.4¢ | +31.8% | Estimate |
| Midgrade gasoline | $4.653 | −21.1¢ | +28.2% | Estimate |
| Premium gasoline | $5.289 | −19.8¢ | +28.1% | Estimate |
EIA does not survey Illinois on its own. These are estimates: the Midwest regional survey with Illinois's fuel taxes in place of the region's average tax.
Illinois · monthly · dollars per gallon
Illinois fuel price history
DieselRegular gasoline
Diesel in Illinois averaged $6.547 a gallon in the week of Nov 9, 2026, +6.9% against the US average of $6.127 and against $6.201 across the Midwest region. That ranks Illinois 4 of 49 for diesel, most expensive first.
Estimated history applies today's tax rates to past regional prices.
Fuel taxes in Illinois
| Per gallon | State | Federal | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | $0.792 | $0.244 | $1.036 |
| Gasoline | $0.717 | $0.184 | $0.901 |
State excise tax plus other state taxes and fees. EIA, July 2026.
Diesel cost per mile in Illinois
At $6.547 a gallon, with fuel's share of the all-in rate for loads leaving Illinois. Illinois freight rates →
| Truck type | Fuel per mile | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| VAN53' dry van | $0.96 | $963 |
| REEF53' refrigerated | $1.07 | $1,073 |
| FLAT48' flatbed | $1.02 | $1,023 |
| STEPStep deck | $1.06 | $1,056 |
| PWRPower only | $0.96 | $963 |
| HOTHotshot | $0.65 | $655 |
| BOX26' box truck | $0.73 | $727 |
| SPRTSprinter van | $0.41 | $409 |
Fuel prices by city in Illinois
- Chicago2,721,308
- Aurora180,710
- Naperville153,124
- Joliet151,837
- Rockford147,486
- Elgin114,701
- Springfield112,949
- Peoria111,696
- Champaign91,961
- Waukegan88,570
- Cicero82,090
- Bloomington79,232
- Schaumburg77,099
- Evanston76,006
- Arlington Heights75,596
- Bolingbrook74,756
- Decatur68,763
- Palatine65,951
- Skokie65,850
- Des Plaines58,832
- Orland Park58,020
- Oak Lawn56,531
- Mount Prospect55,460
- Berwyn55,152
- Tinley Park54,856
- Wheaton53,741
- Normal53,304
- Oak Park52,947
- Hoffman Estates50,920
- Downers Grove50,552
- Plainfield48,881
- Glenview47,634
- Elmhurst46,108
- Lombard44,490
- Buffalo Grove43,072
- Moline42,442