伊利诺斯州天然气价格跌至2.99美元/加仑,由于天然气税高,中西部的天然气价格仍然最高。 Illinois gas prices dropped to $2.99/gallon, still highest in Midwest due to high gas tax.

伊利诺伊州的天然气价格已降至平均每加仑2.99美元, 低于一个月前3.27美元, Gas prices in Illinois have fallen to an average of $2.99 per gallon, down from $3.27 a month prior, according to AAA, though the state remains the most expensive in the Midwest due to its 48.3-cent-per-gallon gas tax—the second-highest in the nation. Brad Halbrook将2019年增税归咎于物价上涨, State Rep. Brad Halbrook blames the 2019 tax hike for higher prices, estimating a 30-cent drop without it. 相邻的爱荷华州和威斯康辛州分别以每加仑2.47美元和2.50美元的价格大幅降低价格。 Neighboring Iowa and Wisconsin offer significantly lower prices at $2.47 and $2.50 per gallon, respectively. 虽然立法者承认对可负担性的关切,但没有宣布任何减税计划。 While lawmakers acknowledge affordability concerns, no plans to reduce taxes have been announced.