Gas prices are down in Illinois, despite concerns they would go up after Hurricane Sandy. GasBuddy.com's Gregg Laskowski says gas prices typically drop this time of year.

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Laskowski says he's not surprised that gas is down after Sandy. He says on average, gas is still six cents higher now than this time last year. And, given volatility in the Great Lakes area, some drivers may even be seeing an increase in the price at the pump.