PEORIA, Ill. – Gas prices in Peoria have dropped nearly three cents a gallon in the last week, averaging $3.25 on Monday, according to GasBuddy.

Peoria’s prices are nine cents lower than a month ago and over 13 cents lower than this time last year.

GasBuddy price reports show the cheapest gas in Peoria on Sunday was $2.99 a gallon, while the most expensive gas was $3.49. The lowest price in the state was $2.59, while the highest price was $4.59.

GasBuddy’s national average price of unleaded gas was down nearly 6.5 cents a gallon in the last week, averaging $3.02 on Monday. That’s down over 13.5 cents from last month and nearly 14.5 cents lower than a year ago.

“Americans appear to be on the cusp of seeing the national average drop below $3 per gallon for the first time in years, as pri

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