Gas Price Update: Aurora Prices Drop In December

AURORA, IL — It's been a tumultuous year for gas prices in Aurora. With December in full swing, it's worth noting prices have dropped significantly in the last month.

As of Thursday, the average price for a gallon of gas in Illinois was $3.54 — that's down 19 cents from a week ago and 75 cents from a month ago, according to AAA.

At around $3.46 per gallon in Kane County, gas prices were slightly below the state average. Nationally, the cost per gallon of gas is going for an average of $3.32 Thursday.

"Gas prices are dropping sharply and are only a nickel more per gallon than a year ago," said Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson. "But with oil being the main ingredient in gasoline, OPEC+'s move could slow this decline. However, the gas price will likely soon be lower than it was a year ago."

According to GasBuddy, the cheapest gas in Aurora is selling for $2.99 per gallon at Shell, 905 W. Illinois Ave. Here is what other stations around town are charging:

• Mobil, 832 W. Illinois Ave.: $2.99 per gallon
• BP, 999 W. Illinois Ave.: $3.19 per gallon
• Citgo, 1116 E. New York St.: $3.19 per gallon
• Midwest, 611 Ashland Ave.: $3.19 per gallon
• BP, 1050 E. New York St.: $3.29 per gallon