Gas prices in parts of Chicago have passed $5 as oil prices keep going up amid the Russia-Ukraine war.
CHICAGO -- The price at the pump at some Chicago gas stations is more than $5, and is getting close to it at others. Statewide, Illinois gas prices have jumped up nearly 30 cents a gallon since last week, a direct result of the price of oil, which jumped $19 this week to over $110 a barrel, the highest price in a decade."It's a volatile market.
READ MORE: Russia-Ukraine crisis causes gas prices to rise, President Biden promises to soften the blow AAA Illinois said drivers are changing their habits as a result, with more than a third driving less and many others driving shorter distances. Drivers are also going further looking for cheaper gas prices.
"I pretty much go to work and try to stay out of the car. These gas prices are just nuts," said Connor Talken, driver. Another factor that will drive prices even higher in coming weeks: this is the time of year when stations switch over from winter to summer blend gas, which is more expensive.
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