Traffic & Transit
See What Gas Prices Aurora Pumps Are Dishing Thanksgiving Weekend
The average cost for a gallon of gas in Illinois is down 54 cents compared to Thanksgiving time last year.

AURORA, IL — If you're among the millions of Americans traveling this Thanksgiving, you may want to prepare ahead of time for sticker prices at the gas station.
At around $3.41 per gallon in Kane County, gas prices were just below the state average, coming in at $3.46 Wednesday, according to AAA. The average cost for a gallon of gas is down 54 cents compared to Thanksgiving time last year.
Nationally, the price per gallon of gas was going for an average of $3.29 Wednesday. Since the price peak for 2023, the national average has either fallen or plateaued for more than 60 days straight, AAA reported.
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"Drivers this Thanksgiving can expect cheaper gas prices," Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson, said in a statement. "Ten states now have sub $3 a gallon averages, and more will join soon. So savvy drivers will find savings on their way to a turkey dinner this year."
According to GasBuddy, the cheapest gas in Aurora is selling for $2.95 per gallon at Mobil, 300 W. Galena Blvd. Here is what other stations around town are charging:
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- Shell, 407 S. Lake St.: $3.02 per gallon
- Shell, 320 W. Galena Blvd.: $3.05 per gallon
- Mobil, 1680 Montgomery Road: $3.22 per gallon
- Mobil, 2241 S. Eola Road: $3.29 per gallon
- Citgo, 287 S. Broadway: $3.38 per gallon
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