Gas Prices in Evanston, IL Today

Updated April 5, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data

$3.47

Average Regular Unleaded — Evanston, Illinois

Current Gas Prices in Evanston

Today in Evanston, Illinois, regular gas is averaging $$3.47 per gallon. Prices across the metro vary by as much as 20-30 cents, so using a price comparison app before every fill-up pays off.

Fuel TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$3.4787 octane▲ Rising
Mid-Grade$4.0189 octane▲ Rising
Premium$4.3391-93 octane▲ Rising
Diesel$4.70N/A▲ Rising

Price Comparison

Evanston Average
$3.47
Regular Unleaded
Illinois State Average
$3.36
$0.11 above the Illinois average
National Average
$3.99
$0.52 below the national average

About Gas Prices in Evanston

Local Evanston drivers have learned key strategies for minimizing fuel costs. Fill up on Mondays or Tuesdays when prices are typically at their weekly low. Avoid stations within a mile of highway exits — the convenience markup adds real cost. Loyalty apps from major brands can save 5-10 cents per gallon with minimal effort.

Gas Prices by Brand in This City

Estimated prices based on brand modifiers. Sorted cheapest to most expensive.

CHEAPEST
Costco
$3.32
Speedway
$3.44
Circle K
$3.45
Sunoco
$3.48
Marathon
$3.49
BP
$3.51
Mobil
$3.52
Exxon
$3.53
Shell
$3.55
Chevron
$3.57

Fuel Type Prices in This City

Regular Unleaded
87 octane
Premium Gasoline
91-93 octane
Diesel Fuel
N/A

Gas Prices in Nearby Cities

Des Plaines$3.62Chicago$3.31Schaumburg$3.58Waukegan$3.44Naperville$3.43Elgin$3.56Kenosha$2.84Aurora$3.35Joliet$3.32Racine$3.01
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Frequently Asked Questions

Most states have price gouging statutes that activate during declared emergencies. Outside of emergency declarations, gas stations set prices based on market conditions. Normal price variation between stations is competition, not gouging.
GasBuddy is the most comprehensive option for Evanston with millions of user-reported prices updated in real time. Waze integrates gas prices into navigation. GetUpside/Upside offers cashback on purchases at qualifying stations.
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The cheapest gas in Evanston is typically found at warehouse clubs (Costco, Sam's Club), high-volume discount chains like Circle K and Speedway, and stations in commercial strips with multiple competitors. Our brand comparison table shows current estimated prices by major brand in Evanston.

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