National gas prices rise; regional pumps see increases
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United States, Gas prices rose this week across multiple U.S. regions nationwide, according to GasBuddy reports. Peoria drivers saw averages climb to $2.94 per gallon, up nearly 10 cents over the prior week and about 13 cents from a month earlier. Illinois statewide averages reported $2.99 to $3.01 per gallon on Monday, February 9. Nationally, the average increased 1.2 cents to $2.84, while diesel rose to about $3.614 per gallon. Analysts attributed the uptick to seasonal refinery transitions on the West Coast that are expected to push prices eastward in coming weeks. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. GasBuddy maintains an ongoing database of millions of price reports used as a baseline.
- 2. One month prior, many regions were modestly lower than year-ago levels but showed upward movement month-to-month.
- 3. This week, the national average rose 1.2 cents to $2.84 per gallon.
- 4. Monday, February 9, 2026: Illinois and local markets reported averages near $2.94–$2.99 per gallon.
- 5. Analysts indicated West Coast transitions to summer-blend gasoline are beginning and may push prices eastward.
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