Businessman Willie Wilson is planning an even larger gas giveaway on Thursday, where he plans to give away $1 million in gas at nearly 50 city and suburban stations.
“About a week and a half ago, we decided to give gas not knowing that other people were deciding the same thing,” Smith told the Tribune on Monday.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and sanctions levied in retaliation has sharply spiked gas prices around the world, putting a strain on businesses, driving up everyday costs, particularly on travel and delivery industries.“The need among the community is so great. Soaring gas prices have caused a hardship for too many of our citizens,” Wilson, a former mayoral, senate and presidential candidate, said in a written statement last week announcing a second giveaway.
Gas prices have experienced a small dip in recent days, but the average cost in Illinois remains $4.50 per gallon — up from $3.69 last month — according to AAA. Such gifting has earned Wilson both praise for helping the needy and criticism that his efforts could persuade voters should he again run for office.
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