Gas Price Update: Aurora Gas More Than $1 Cheaper Than Last Year

AURORA, IL — Although the average price for a gallon of gas has increased slightly in the last month, prices are significantly lower than a year ago, according to data.

At around $4.22 per gallon in Kane County, gas prices were above the state average, coming in at $4.02 Thursday — that's down 2 cents from a week ago and up 10 cents from a month ago, AAA data shows.

A year ago, the average cost for a gallon of gas in Illinois cost $5.40.

"We may be in a bit of a demand lull heading into the July Fourth holiday," Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson, said in a statement. "Drivers are benefitting financially, with 20 gallons of gas costing nearly $30 less than last year. And with the cost for oil low, drivers will find pump prices that are flat or drifting slightly lower for now."

Nationally, the price per gallon of gas was going for an average of $3.58 Thursday.

According to GasBuddy, the cheapest gas in Aurora is selling for $3.97 per gallon at Shell, 407 S. Lake St. Here is what other stations around town are charging:

• Mobil, 300 W. Galena Blvd.: $3.99 per gallon
• Shell, 320 W. Galena Blvd.: $3.99 per gallon
• Citgo, 287 S. Broadway St.: $4.09 per gallon
• Exxon, 444 E. New York St.: $4.09 per gallon
• Mobil, 2241 S. Eola Road: $4.09 per gallon