Gas Price Update: Oswego Prices On The Rise Again

OSWEGO, IL — October is here, meaning winter is slowly starting to creep up on Oswego residents, and it's not putting a damper on people's driving habits. After a months-long period where gas prices continued to decrease, they're beginning to increase again.

As of Wednesday, the average price for a gallon of gas in Illinois was $4.32 — that's up 11 cents from a week ago, according to AAA. The last time Patch took a look at prices, the average gallon of gas in Illinois was down to $4.01.

At around $4.39 per gallon in Kendall County, gas prices were slightly above the state average. Nationally, the price per gallon of gas remains below $4 for an average of $3.83 Wednesday.

AAA is attributing the rising cost of gas to tight supply and higher demand.

"The regional differences in gas prices are stark at the moment, with prices on the West Coast hitting $6 a gallon and higher, while Texas and Gulf Coast states have prices dipping below $3 in some areas," Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson, said in a statement. "At least six California refineries are undergoing maintenance, and there is limited pipeline supply to the West Coast from locations east of the Rockies."

In the Midwest, the increase in prices is also partially due to a deadly refinery fire on Sept. 20 in Toledo, Ohio, according to AAA.

With prices on the rise once more, here is where to find the best gas prices in Oswego.

According to GasBuddy, the cheapest gas in Oswego is selling for $4.06 per gallon at Murphy USA, 2350 US-34. Here is what other stations around town are charging:

• Meijer at 2720 US-34: $4.06 per gallon
• Speedway at 4032 US-34: $4.06 per gallon
• Shell at 55 Chicago Road: $4.08 per gallon
• Shell at 160 Douglas Road: $4.11 per gallon
• Mobil at 244 E. Washington St.: $4.13 per gallon