gasoline

Deciding when to gas up is like trying to play the stock market in Illinois.

You might want to gas up your vehicle of choice as soon as possible as a new report indicates petroleum prices in Illinois may soon surge with little warning.

I thought I knew a lot about what is permissible and what isn't when it comes to things you can send through the US Mail in Missouri. I learned there are more than a dozen things that aren't allowable that actually surprised me and maybe they will you, too.

I have learned this is the question that is valid practically every day of your life. Where is the cheapest gas right now? According to what I've found, there are several places in the Hannibal, Missouri and Quincy, Illinois area you can check out.

When I think of putting gas in my vehicle, I don't immediately start thinking about fine cuisine. Perhaps I should adjust my thinking as a famous gas station chain is about to open their first ever 'bistro' in Missouri.

I've traveled so much in my life I believe I can now maybe qualify as a connoisseur of gas stations. So, when there's a claim that the best gas station in Illinois isn't Buc-ee's, it grabs my undivided attention. Let's explore the possibility and see if this claim might have some merit.

I had completely forgotten about this, but starting in July everyone that shops in Illinois will get reminded of the tax relief that we've been enjoying for the past year when it comes to gas and groceries because it's about to end.

There's a reason why so many cross the bridge into Missouri to fill up their gas tanks. That's why it's not exactly news that Illinois has high gas taxes, but a new ranking shows just how high they are compared to the rest of America.

So here's the great news as we head into a holiday weekend where more Illinoisans will be driving somewhere than we have in a decade: The new gas taxes kick in today.

Wait...what? Gas demand has fallen to its lowest level since June, and somehow Illinois' gas prices went up...does that even make sense?