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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.

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GrammaColleen
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Message Posted: 5/24/2008 12:45:28 AM  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
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Bellaire has them topped by a penny
letmathe
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Chicgo, Chicago that tottlin' town
(we're now that reeling from high gas prices town!)
rperk03
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Message Posted: 5/21/2008 11:38:09 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)
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Message Posted: 5/21/2008 11:24:44 AM  Ignore ramshot412 Report Abuse
"Wow, a city not in California has the highest gas prices in the country. That is news."

Ditto
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Sweet Home Chicago
lparafael
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Wow, a city not in California has the highest gas prices in the country. That is news.
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More than California??
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Somebodys gotta be on top
socalusra
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ouch
maxtus
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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.
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San Jose is at $4.01
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we r pretty close...............
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Seattle's not far behind.
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Thats it, I am staying away from Chicago.

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I think it is time for votes to speak. Find better alternatives and more efficient engines.
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Were not far behind.
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We must develop our own resources, and not be at the feet of rogue nations that set un-reasonable demands.
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some mobil/exxon stations around rochester ny have hit $4.09
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It will not be long the the price here will be $4.
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The rest of the nation is not far behind
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a status u don't want to have
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With our current Government in office, I wouldn't be looking for a change in Fuel prices, surely won't go down.
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Not sure if I'd want to celebrate this!
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Hybrids get there best milage in the city, I think Chicago should go hybrid.
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Guess it cost more to transport all those delicious deep dish pizzas. ;)
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Gee, it must be nice to be at the top of list.
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Wow! Hope I don't have to drive into Illinois soon
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Finally LA is not the highest in the nation...
jmuse
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It feels strange comming in second to Chicago.
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hey...beating us in calif....nice!
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guess we've got it good down in Dixie, around $3.57 at Murphy USA, and $3.69 to $3.75 at branded stations.
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great - I've got a driving trip to the Chicago area coming up in August
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I doubt it will stop anytime soon.
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I am in NW burbs of Chicago and got a deal for $3.95 gal. today
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good. You might catch up to us.
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I've noticed the prices going back down. From >$4.00/gallon to ~$3.90'ish in the northern subs of Chicago.
tomok
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OMG! Chicago has high gas prices

JUST LIKE THE REST OF THE COUNTRY!
mmene
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Thats the Chicago subsidy for corrupt politicians in action.
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just popped up to 3.99 here too
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new high here in Indianapolis IN. 399.9 this morning! when will it stop! or at least slow down! makes me so frustrated!
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ugly
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What are the state and city taxes?
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ugh
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Everyone seems to be vying for this title.
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Hellva thing to report
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Detroit is catching up quickly also.
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I love chicago!
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Just wondering how much is taxes?
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CAlifornia ain't far behind, saw regular for $4.099/gal. in Redlands, CA this last weekend!
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