Gas Price Update: Cost In Aurora Goes Up Compared To January 2024

AURORA, IL — Gas prices are cheaper now than they were a year ago, but the cost of a gallon has increased in February compared to a month ago, according to AAA.

The average gas price in Illinois is $3.49 per gallon as of Thursday, according to AAA. That's 19 cents more expensive than a week ago and 37 cents higher than the average a month ago.

At around $3.49 per gallon in Kane County, gas prices were on par with the state average. The national average sits at $3.27 as of Thursday.

A significant contributor to the recent surge in gas prices is a large BP-Whiting refinery in Indiana that has been offline for more than two weeks due to a power outage, AAA officials said. The shutdown has caused gas prices in the Midwest to climb.

"Pump prices usually move higher this time of year, but a 12 cent jump in one week is notable," Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson, said Thursday. "However, the refinery shutdown will likely be resolved soon, so further increases at the pump should revert to slower and lower seasonal gains."

It helps to know which station to visit to save a little. According to GasBuddy, the cheapest gas in Aurora is selling for $3.25 per gallon at Citgo, 503 Hill Ave. Here is what other stations around town are charging:

• Mobil, 300 W. Galena Blvd.: $3.25 per gallon
• Amstar, 12 Hill Ave.: $3.25 per gallon
• Citgo, 287 S. Broadway: $3.29 per gallon
• BP, 1050 E. New York St.: $3.39 per gallon
• Midwest, 611 Ashland Ave.: $3.45 per gallon