The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Moultrie County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.
State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) held a press conference on Wednesday in Springfield, IL, to discuss halting the cost of living increase on motor fuel for two years. Since Fiscal Year 2019, the gas tax has more than doubled, increasing from $0.19 to $0.454 per gallon. On July 1, 2024, the beginning of FY 25, the gas tax is set to increase again.