Gas Price Update: Batavia Prices Drop In December

BATAVIA, IL — It's been a tumultuous year for gas prices in Batavia. 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 Batavia is selling for $3.33 per gallon at Walmart, 885 N. Randall Road. Here is what other stations around town are charging:

• BP, 200 N. Randall Road: $3.399 per gallon
• Feece Oil Co., 1700 Hubbard Ave.: $3.39 per gallon
• Mobil, 710 E. Fabyan Parkway: $3.45 per gallon
• Speedway, 1495 E. Wilson St.: $3.45 per gallon
• Mobil, 27 N. Batavia Ave.: $3.47 per gallon