Idaho gas prices took another step in the right direction this week.
According to the American Automobile Association, Idaho’s average price for a gallon of regular is $3.83, which is seven cents less than a week ago, 26 cents less than a month ago, and 53 cents cheaper than a year ago. Meanwhile, the national average currently sits at $3.42 per gallon, which is eight cents less than a week ago, 32 cents less than a month ago, and 38 cents less than a year ago.
Idaho currently ranks 8th in the U.S. for most expensive fuel. Washington has the nation’s third-highest average price at $4.61.
Matthew Conde with AAA-Idaho says fuel demand dipped slightly this week, but the bigger source of savings was lower crude oil prices. While the news is good, Conde says given the current instability in the Middle East, it’s difficult to predict how the cost of crude will look from week-to-week or even from day-to-day.
Motorists in Coeur d’Alene continue to pay the highest price per gallon for gas in Idaho at $3.92, while Pocatello has the state’s lowest average price at $3.68. Lewiston’s average price per gallon is currently $3.89
