Drivers continue to feel the pain at the pump amid skyrocketing gas prices, and there’s more trouble on the horizon. According to the American Automobile Association, both the Idaho and national average price for regular gasoline are likely to hit the $5 mark as early as this week.
Crude oil market volatility, tight fuel supplies and growing demand continue to push pump prices higher.
Currently, Idaho’s average price for regular is $4.90 per gallon, which is 18 cents more than a week ago, 43 cents more than a month ago, and $1.62 more than a year ago. Meanwhile, the national average currently sits at $4.87, which is 25 cents more than a week ago, 59 cents more than a month ago, and $1.82 more than a year ago. The Gem State currently ranks 19th in the country for most expensive fuel.
Motorists in Twin Falls are paying the highest average price for gas in Idaho at $4.96 per gallon. Idaho Falls has the state’s lowest average price at $4.79. Lewison’s average price for a gallon of regular gas is $4.94.
