Gas prices in Elgin
Gas prices in ElginDaily metro average from AAA (2026-09-11), per gallon including taxes, for the Elgin area of Illinois.
Regular
$4.44
per gallon · €1.01/L
Midgrade
$5.03
per gallon · €1.14/L
Premium
$5.58
per gallon · €1.27/L
Diesel
$6.03
per gallon · €1.37/L
up vs last week 3.2% vs last week ($4.30) up vs a year ago 26.4% vs a year ago ($3.51)
Nearest Illinois metros on price
The metros immediately either side of Elgin in Illinois, so you can see whether paying $4.44 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs Elgin |
|---|---|---|
| Lake County | $4.43 | −$0.01 |
| Elgin | $4.44 | — |
| Rockford | $4.45 | +$0.01 |
| East Saint Louis | $4.46 | +$0.02 |
| Springfield | $4.46 | +$0.02 |
| Quincy | $4.49 | +$0.05 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Elgin right now?
Regular gasoline averages $4.44 per gallon across Elgin today (AAA metro average, 2026-09-11). Midgrade is $5.03, premium $5.58 and diesel $6.03.
Is gas cheaper in Elgin than the rest of Illinois?
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Where does Elgin rank in Illinois?
Elgin is the 2nd cheapest of 17 Illinois metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in Elgin higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 26.4% higher than this time last year ($3.51/gal then, $4.44 now).