Traffic & Transit
See What Gas Prices Oswego Pumps Are Dishing Thanksgiving Weekend
The average cost for a gallon of gas in Illinois is down 54 cents compared to Thanksgiving time last year.
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OSWEGO, IL — If you're among the millions of Americans traveling this Thanksgiving, you may want to prepare ahead of time for sticker prices at the gas station.
At around $3.35 per gallon in Kendall County, gas prices were just below the state average, coming in at $3.46 Wednesday, according to AAA. The average cost for a gallon of gas is down 54 cents compared to Thanksgiving time last year.
Nationally, the price per gallon of gas was going for an average of $3.29 Wednesday. Since the price peak for 2023, the national average has either fallen or plateaued for more than 60 days straight, AAA reported.
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"Drivers this Thanksgiving can expect cheaper gas prices," Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson, said in a statement. "Ten states now have sub $3 a gallon averages, and more will join soon. So savvy drivers will find savings on their way to a turkey dinner this year."
According to GasBuddy, the cheapest gas in Oswego is selling for $3.14 per gallon at Murphy USA, 2350 Route 34. Here is what other stations around town are charging:
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- Meijer, 2720 Route 34: $3.16 per gallon
- Delta Sonic Car Wash, 1924 Route 34: $3.16 per gallon
- Shell, 160 Douglas Road: $3.18 per gallon
- Casey's, 6551 Route 34: $3.25 per gallon
- BP, 2791 Route 34: $3.29 per gallon
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