Record-Breaking Gas Prices Set for Labor Day in Oswego

This Labor Day is expected to be one of the most expensive on record for travelers in Oswego, Illinois. According to GasBuddy, the average gas price for the holiday will be $4.03 per gallon, a 87-cent increase from last year's prices and the highest ever recorded. AAA puts the average price for regular gas in Illinois at $4.30 per gallon.

The disruptions in global oil shipments due to the war in Iran and Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineries have contributed to the elevated crude costs, causing a disconnection between crude oil prices and fuel prices. This has pushed refining margins to record levels, which could keep fuel prices high this fall and potentially push diesel prices to new highs.

For those planning road trips from Oswego, GasBuddy recommends checking out Murphy USA (2350 Route 34) for $4.24 per gallon, BP (2791 Route 34) for $4.23 per gallon, Delta Sonic Car Wash (1924 Route 34) for $4.28 per gallon, Meijer (2720 Route 34) for $4.28 per gallon, or Shell (1190 Route 34) for $4.36 per gallon.