Gas prices in Elgin
Gas prices in ElginDaily metro average from AAA (2026-07-28), per gallon including taxes, for the Elgin area of Illinois.
Regular
$4.25
per gallon · €0.98/L
Midgrade
$4.86
per gallon · €1.13/L
Premium
$5.41
per gallon · €1.25/L
Diesel
$5.19
per gallon · €1.20/L
▲ 3.1% vs last week ($4.12)▲ 25.1% vs a year ago ($3.39)
Nearest Illinois metros on price
The metros immediately either side of Elgin in Illinois, so you can see whether paying $4.25 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs Elgin |
|---|---|---|
| East Saint Louis | $4.21 | −$0.04 |
| Lake County | $4.22 | −$0.03 |
| Peoria-Pekin | $4.24 | −$0.01 |
| Carbondale-Marion | $4.24 | −$0.01 |
| Elgin | $4.25 | — |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island (IL only) | $4.26 | +$0.02 |
| Quincy | $4.37 | +$0.12 |
| Chicago Metro | $4.38 | +$0.14 |
| Alexander County | $4.60 | +$0.35 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Elgin right now?
Regular gasoline averages $4.25 per gallon across Elgin today (AAA metro average, 2026-07-28). Midgrade is $4.86, premium $5.41 and diesel $5.19.
Is gas cheaper in Elgin than the rest of Illinois?
A Illinois state comparison is unavailable today.
Where does Elgin rank in Illinois?
Elgin is the 12th cheapest of 17 Illinois metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in Elgin higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 25.1% higher than this time last year ($3.39/gal then, $4.25 now).