Gas Price Update: Oswego Prices Remain Steady Ahead Of Memorial Day

OSWEGO, IL — The average price for a gallon of gas remains steady, data shows.

The reason? A decline in demand and the low cost of oil, according to AAA. For locals preparing to head out during the long Memorial Day weekend, this is a good sign.

"Despite mild weather and a less volatile economic forecast, drivers are not hitting the road and raising gasoline demand to traditional seasonal levels," Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson, said in a statement. "It’s possible this is merely the lull before Memorial Day, but it could be a trend that lingers into summer."

As of Thursday, the average price for a gallon of gas in Illinois was $3.97 — that's up 4 cents from a week ago and down 8 cents from a month ago, AAA data shows.

At around $4.05 per gallon in Kendall County, gas prices were above the state average. Nationally, the price per gallon of gas was going for an average of $3.57 Thursday.

According to GasBuddy, the cheapest gas in Oswego is selling for $3.91 per gallon at Murphy USA, 2350 Route 34. Here is what other stations around town are charging:

• Delta Sonic Car Wash, 1924 Route 34: $3.91 per gallon
• Shell, 1190 US-34: $3.94 per gallon
• Shell, 160 Douglas Road: $3.95 per gallon
• BP, 6501 US Highway 34: $4.05 per gallon
• Mobil, 6551 US-34: $4.19 per gallon