Gas Price Update: Aurora Prices Remain Steady Ahead Of Memorial Day

AURORA, IL — The average price for a gallon of gas remains steady, data shows.

The reason? A decline in demand and the low cost of oil, according to AAA. For locals preparing to head out during the long Memorial Day weekend, this is a good sign.

"Despite mild weather and a less volatile economic forecast, drivers are not hitting the road and raising gasoline demand to traditional seasonal levels," Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson, said in a statement. "It’s possible this is merely the lull before Memorial Day, but it could be a trend that lingers into summer."

As of Thursday, the average price for a gallon of gas in Illinois was $3.97 — that's up 4 cents from a week ago and down 8 cents from a month ago, AAA data shows.

At around $4.13 per gallon in Kane County, gas prices were well above the state average. Nationally, the price per gallon of gas was going for an average of $3.57 Thursday.

According to GasBuddy, the cheapest gas in Aurora is selling for $3.89 per gallon at Mobil, 2241 S. Eola Road. Here is what other stations around town are charging:

• Mobil, 1680 Montgomery Road: $3.89 per gallon
• Citgo, 287 S. Broadway St.: $3.89 per gallon
• Shell, 407 S. Lake St.: $3.91 per gallon
• BP, 999 W. Illinois Ave.: $3.96 per gallon
• Shell, 65 Route 59: $3.98 per gallon