Updated April 5, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data
$4.15
Premium Gasoline (91-93 octane) per gallon
About Premium Gasoline in Joliet
Today's premium gas price in Joliet, Illinois is $$4.15 per gallon. If your vehicle requires premium, using regular risks engine knock, reduced performance, and potentially costly long-term damage.
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TOP TIER certification means the fuel exceeds EPA minimum detergency standards. Studies suggest TOP TIER fuels meaningfully reduce engine deposits vs. minimum-standard fuels. Most major brands (Shell, Chevron, BP, Costco) are TOP TIER certified.
Mixing grades is generally fine in practice — your engine's knock sensors will adjust timing accordingly. If your vehicle requires premium and you add some regular, no immediate damage occurs. Consistently running below the required octane in a performance engine is not recommended long-term.
{octaneInfo} Octane rating measures a fuel's resistance to premature ignition (knock). Standard regular is 87, mid-grade is 89-90, and premium is 91-93 in the United States.