Gas Price Update: Prices On The Rise In Aurora

AURORA, IL — Throughout March and into April, gas prices continued to decrease in Illinois. But as of the start of May, that's no longer the case. In Aurora, prices are up from the previous week.

As of Friday, the average price for gas in Illinois is about $4.56 per gallon, according to AAA. That's up 16 cents from the week before.

At around $4.59 per gallon in Kane County, gas prices are slightly above the state average.

Nationally Friday, the average was about $4.28 per gallon.

With prices as high as they are, you can still save a little bit if you know where to look in Aurora.

According to GasBuddy, the cheapest gas in Aurora is selling for $4.49 per gallon at Midwest, 611 Ashland Ave. Here is what other stations around town are charging:

• BP at 1050 E. New York St.; $4.54 per gallon
• CITGO at 1116 E. New York St.; $4.54 per gallon
• Thorntons at 2800 Ogden Ave.; $4.54 per gallon
• Shell at 407 S. Lake St.; $4.57 per gallon