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Chicago's gas prices top nation Tuesday, May 20, 2008
The Chicago Tribune -- Guess who's paying the most for gas in the nation? You are. Chicagoans are paying an average $4.07 a gallon for gasoline, good enough for topping the notorious list of the highest gas prices in the country. Long Island residents are also paying about $4 a gallon—making it the only other large metropolitan area to hit the $4-a-gallon mark for regular gas, according to the Lundberg Survey of 7,000 service stations nationwide. Chicago's place at the top of the list of the highest gas prices in the nation comes as oil prices rose again Monday.
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	Tuesday, May 20, 2008 The Chicago Tribune -- Guess who's paying the most for gas in the nation? You are. Chicagoans are paying an average $4.07 a gallon for gasoline, good enough for topping the notorious list of the highest gas prices in the country. Long Island residents are also paying about $4 a gallon—making it the only other large metropolitan area to hit the $4-a-gallon mark for regular gas, according to the Lundberg Survey of 7,000 service stations nationwide. Chicago's place at the top of the list of the highest gas prices in the nation comes as oil prices rose again Monday. Visit The Chicago Tribune for full article

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GrammaColleen All-Star Author California Posts:868 Points:38,495 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: 5/23/2008 10:45:28 PM	Ignore GrammaColleen Report Abuse
	Redding in Northern California today - $4.15 - $4.35 - $4.45 and $5.10 - isn't that higher than Chicago?
highlandlassy Veteran Author Michigan Posts:332 Points:40,135 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: 5/21/2008 5:56:41 PM	Ignore highlandlassy Report Abuse
	Bellaire has them topped by a penny
letmathe Champion Author Chicago Posts:6,413 Points:1,592,770 Joined:May 2001	Message Posted: 5/21/2008 12:22:38 PM	Ignore letmathe Report Abuse
	Chicgo, Chicago that tottlin' town (we're now that reeling from high gas prices town!)
rperk03 Rookie Author Wisconsin Posts:5 Points:26,755 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: 5/21/2008 9:38:09 AM	Ignore rperk03 Report Abuse
	I'm sure that makes them feel much better about the sting at the pump, "at least we're winning!!" (not)
ramshot412 Champion Author Riverside Posts:11,053 Points:1,109,825 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: 5/21/2008 9:24:44 AM	Ignore ramshot412 Report Abuse
	"Wow, a city not in California has the highest gas prices in the country. That is news." Ditto
brogan56 Champion Author Colorado Springs Posts:9,013 Points:1,448,920 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: 5/21/2008 9:20:09 AM	Ignore brogan56 Report Abuse
	Sweet Home Chicago
lparafael Champion Author Ventura Posts:2,580 Points:428,700 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: 5/21/2008 9:16:26 AM	Ignore lparafael Report Abuse
	Wow, a city not in California has the highest gas prices in the country. That is news.
rbrowdersr Veteran Author Detroit Posts:361 Points:353,370 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: 5/21/2008 9:14:06 AM	Ignore rbrowdersr Report Abuse
	More than California??
acknot Veteran Author Seattle Posts:354 Points:536,810 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: 5/21/2008 9:14:06 AM	Ignore acknot Report Abuse
	Somebodys gotta be on top
socalusra All-Star Author California Posts:664 Points:1,593,860 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: 5/21/2008 9:10:57 AM	Ignore socalusra Report Abuse
	ouch
maxtus Rookie Author Calgary Posts:11 Points:37,220 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: 5/21/2008 9:05:37 AM	Ignore maxtus Report Abuse
	now finally that Americans feel the crunch, they can stop making ridicule out of our situation. We are $0.25 away from $5/gallon, close to alota European countries, its $4.759 gallon here in Calgary and its not over yet, we are screwed and yea its in USD, not in CAD.
uksqueeze All-Star Author San Jose Posts:670 Points:710,335 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: 5/21/2008 9:05:33 AM	Ignore uksqueeze Report Abuse
	San Jose is at $4.01
rjn5851 Champion Author Florida Posts:5,869 Points:1,268,385 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: 5/21/2008 9:05:18 AM	Ignore rjn5851 Report Abuse
	we r pretty close...............
EarlyMoose Champion Author Seattle Posts:1,354 Points:593,265 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: 5/21/2008 9:03:57 AM	Ignore EarlyMoose Report Abuse
	Seattle's not far behind.
Mooseman1 Champion Author Manitoba Posts:1,436 Points:198,665 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: 5/21/2008 9:00:07 AM	Ignore Mooseman1 Report Abuse
	Thats it, I am staying away from Chicago.
Gerund1 All-Star Author Toronto Posts:681 Points:770,520 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: 5/21/2008 8:53:11 AM	Ignore Gerund1 Report Abuse
	I think it is time for votes to speak. Find better alternatives and more efficient engines.
NavyEOD Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:1,361 Points:312,730 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: 5/21/2008 8:52:50 AM	Ignore NavyEOD Report Abuse
	Were not far behind.
Smarty_Pants Sophomore Author Fort Worth Posts:162 Points:5,200 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: 5/21/2008 8:51:49 AM	Ignore Smarty_Pants Report Abuse
	We must develop our own resources, and not be at the feet of rogue nations that set un-reasonable demands.
MetroManiac All-Star Author Rochester Posts:719 Points:68,740 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: 5/21/2008 8:50:39 AM	Ignore MetroManiac Report Abuse
	some mobil/exxon stations around rochester ny have hit $4.09
jjulson All-Star Author North Dakota Posts:678 Points:227,400 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: 5/21/2008 8:45:53 AM	Ignore jjulson Report Abuse
	It will not be long the the price here will be $4.
NissanGirl Sophomore Author Oregon Posts:162 Points:95,390 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: 5/21/2008 8:45:35 AM	Ignore NissanGirl Report Abuse
	The rest of the nation is not far behind
DST43 Champion Author Oklahoma Posts:1,610 Points:284,850 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: 5/21/2008 8:40:27 AM	Ignore DST43 Report Abuse
	a status u don't want to have
spunky4443 All-Star Author Washington Posts:554 Points:338,175 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: 5/21/2008 8:38:52 AM	Ignore spunky4443 Report Abuse
	With our current Government in office, I wouldn't be looking for a change in Fuel prices, surely won't go down.
MG_Sputnik Veteran Author Philadelphia Posts:358 Points:350,915 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: 5/21/2008 8:37:34 AM	Ignore MG_Sputnik Report Abuse
	Not sure if I'd want to celebrate this!
4warned All-Star Author Michigan Posts:624 Points:500,820 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: 5/21/2008 8:35:25 AM	Ignore 4warned Report Abuse
	Hybrids get there best milage in the city, I think Chicago should go hybrid.
canescommuter Veteran Author Greensboro Posts:448 Points:91,685 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: 5/21/2008 8:35:05 AM	Ignore canescommuter Report Abuse
	Guess it cost more to transport all those delicious deep dish pizzas. ;)
cudatim All-Star Author San Antonio Posts:518 Points:292,520 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: 5/21/2008 8:33:06 AM	Ignore cudatim Report Abuse
	Gee, it must be nice to be at the top of list.
Dennis783 Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:5,003 Points:1,004,245 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: 5/21/2008 8:33:01 AM	Ignore Dennis783 Report Abuse
	Wow! Hope I don't have to drive into Illinois soon
mattnmona Rookie Author Los Angeles Posts:36 Points:44,205 Joined:Apr 2002	Message Posted: 5/21/2008 8:29:28 AM	Ignore mattnmona Report Abuse
	Finally LA is not the highest in the nation...
jmuse Veteran Author Long Island Posts:338 Points:73,075 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: 5/21/2008 8:25:53 AM	Ignore jmuse Report Abuse
	It feels strange comming in second to Chicago.
laddyboy62 All-Star Author Riverside Posts:980 Points:875,635 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: 5/21/2008 8:23:51 AM	Ignore laddyboy62 Report Abuse
	hey...beating us in calif....nice!
danthemanvan Champion Author Montgomery Posts:2,514 Points:537,230 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: 5/21/2008 8:23:44 AM	Ignore danthemanvan Report Abuse
	guess we've got it good down in Dixie, around $3.57 at Murphy USA, and $3.69 to $3.75 at branded stations.
fairchildd All-Star Author Kansas City Posts:653 Points:258,710 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: 5/21/2008 8:23:38 AM	Ignore fairchildd Report Abuse
	great - I've got a driving trip to the Chicago area coming up in August
EnderNY Champion Author Dallas Posts:1,507 Points:291,955 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: 5/21/2008 8:17:52 AM	Ignore EnderNY Report Abuse
	I doubt it will stop anytime soon.
dougrusty Rookie Author Illinois Posts:30 Points:43,800 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: 5/21/2008 8:17:01 AM	Ignore dougrusty Report Abuse
	I am in NW burbs of Chicago and got a deal for $3.95 gal. today
radrunner All-Star Author Toronto Posts:642 Points:946,515 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: 5/21/2008 8:15:52 AM	Ignore radrunner Report Abuse
	good. You might catch up to us.
krmack All-Star Author Illinois Posts:590 Points:92,510 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: 5/21/2008 8:13:18 AM	Ignore krmack Report Abuse
	I've noticed the prices going back down. From >$4.00/gallon to ~$3.90'ish in the northern subs of Chicago.
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:7,205 Points:600,410 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: 5/21/2008 8:05:53 AM	Ignore tomok Report Abuse
	OMG! Chicago has high gas prices JUST LIKE THE REST OF THE COUNTRY!
mmene Sophomore Author Houston Posts:115 Points:35,700 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: 5/21/2008 8:03:55 AM	Ignore mmene Report Abuse
	Thats the Chicago subsidy for corrupt politicians in action.
papa9571 Veteran Author Toledo Posts:376 Points:105,455 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: 5/21/2008 8:01:39 AM	Ignore papa9571 Report Abuse
	just popped up to 3.99 here too
LukeIN All-Star Author Indianapolis Posts:869 Points:165,735 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: 5/21/2008 7:59:05 AM	Ignore LukeIN Report Abuse
	new high here in Indianapolis IN. 399.9 this morning! when will it stop! or at least slow down! makes me so frustrated!
gasman50 All-Star Author Portland Posts:822 Points:707,255 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: 5/21/2008 7:59:00 AM	Ignore gasman50 Report Abuse
	ugly
vascojoe All-Star Author Washington Posts:578 Points:815,475 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: 5/21/2008 7:56:03 AM	Ignore vascojoe Report Abuse
	What are the state and city taxes?
phatride92 Champion Author Kansas Posts:3,147 Points:820,725 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: 5/21/2008 7:55:12 AM	Ignore phatride92 Report Abuse
	ugh
Sealer Champion Author Charleston Posts:1,713 Points:187,480 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: 5/21/2008 7:54:52 AM	Ignore Sealer Report Abuse
	Everyone seems to be vying for this title.
metalman79108 All-Star Author Texas Posts:534 Points:155,235 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: 5/21/2008 7:54:21 AM	Ignore metalman79108 Report Abuse
	Hellva thing to report
The_WB Champion Author Detroit Posts:3,138 Points:366,875 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: 5/21/2008 7:54:16 AM	Ignore The_WB Report Abuse
	Detroit is catching up quickly also.
dcjones1000 Rookie Author Illinois Posts:30 Points:267,325 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: 5/21/2008 7:53:10 AM	Ignore dcjones1000 Report Abuse
	I love chicago!
CocoClipbordHog Sophomore Author St. Louis Posts:127 Points:21,390 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: 5/21/2008 7:53:09 AM	Ignore CocoClipbordHog Report Abuse
	Just wondering how much is taxes?
Chazzer Champion Author Nevada Posts:7,483 Points:1,612,410 Joined:May 2002	Message Posted: 5/21/2008 7:52:48 AM	Ignore Chazzer Report Abuse
	CAlifornia ain't far behind, saw regular for $4.099/gal. in Redlands, CA this last weekend!