Gas Price Update: Oswego Prices Drop In December

OSWEGO, IL — It's been a tumultuous year for gas prices in Oswego. 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 $3.20 per gallon in Kendall County, gas prices were well 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 Oswego is selling for $2.96 per gallon at Meijer, 2720 US-34. Here is what other stations around town are charging:

• Delta Sonic Car Wash, 1924 Route 34: $2.98 per gallon
• Murphy USA, 2350 US-34: $2.99 per gallon
• Shell, 1190 US-34: $3.06 per gallon
• Shell, 160 Douglas Road: $3.06 per gallon