2 gas stations in cities throughout Sangamon County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Aug. 2

There were two gas stations in cities across Sangamon County selling diesel at the lowest price of $3.44 per gallon in the week ending Aug. 2, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com .

The average reported cost of diesel in cities within Sangamon County was $3.67 per gallon.

Of the 79 reported gas stations in cities within Sangamon County, 54 offer diesel.

The average reported price of diesel in Illinois was $3.76, compared to $3.77 the week before.

Drivers in the United States have experienced a rollercoaster of gas prices in recent years due to supply disruptions, shifting consumer demand, and ongoing geopolitical tensions. Global conflicts—most notably Russia’s war on Ukraine—have driven prices higher, further compounded by U.S. and E.U. sanctions on Russian oil an