Gas Price Update: Oswego Average Declines As Seasons Change

OSWEGO, IL — As the seasons change in Oswego, so does the average price for a gallon of gas, which continues to decline.

At around $3.64 per gallon in Kendall County, gas prices were the same as the state average. At $3.88 per gallon, prices were at their 2023 peak a month ago, according to AAA.

Nationally, the price per gallon of gas was going for an average of $3.55 Friday, down about 30 cents compared to this time last year.

The current relatively low price for gas happens in the autumn. But the war between Israel and Hamas is impacting the rates, too, according to AAA.

"While gas prices are falling about a penny a day, that feels like a glacial pace," Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson, said in a statement. "The oil market is watching to see if the war between Israel and Hamas widens, so the price is stuck at a rather elevated price in the mid-$80s per barrel. This, in turn, is slowing the decline in gas prices."

According to GasBuddy, the cheapest gas in Oswego is selling for $3.39 per gallon at BP, 2791 US-34. Here is what other stations around town are charging:

• Murphy USA, 4032 US-34: $3.49 per gallon
• Delta Sonic Car Wash, 1924 US-34: $3.49 per gallon
• Shell, 160 Douglas Road: $3.52 per gallon
• Shell, 55 Chicago Road: $3.55 per gallon
• Mobil, 244 E. Washington St.: $3.58 per gallon