Gas prices in Elgin, IL
Gas prices in Elgin, ILDaily metro average from AAA (2026-10-26), per gallon including taxes, for AAA’s Elgin metro area in Illinois.
Regular
$4.93
per gallon · €1.16/L
Midgrade
$5.52
per gallon · €1.30/L
Premium
$6.08
per gallon · €1.43/L
Diesel
$6.78
per gallon · €1.60/L
up vs last week 4.5% vs last week ($4.72) up vs a year ago 50.8% vs a year ago ($3.27)
Nearest Illinois metros on price
The metros immediately either side of Elgin in Illinois, so you can see whether paying $4.93 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs Elgin |
|---|---|---|
| Quincy, IL | $4.79 | −$0.14 |
| Kankakee & Bradley, IL | $4.88 | −$0.05 |
| Rockford, IL | $4.89 | −$0.05 |
| Lake County, IL | $4.93 | −$0.00 |
| Elgin, IL | $4.93 | — |
| Chicago Metro, IL | $5.06 | +$0.13 |
| Alexander County, IL | $5.15 | +$0.22 |
| City of Chicago, IL | $5.37 | +$0.44 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Elgin right now?
Regular gasoline averages $4.93 per gallon across Elgin, IL today (AAA metro average, 2026-10-26). Midgrade is $5.52, premium $6.08 and diesel $6.78.
Is gas cheaper in Elgin than the rest of Illinois?
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Where does Elgin rank in Illinois?
Elgin is the 14th cheapest of 17 Illinois metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in Elgin higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 50.8% higher than this time last year ($3.27/gal then, $4.93 now).