Idaho gas prices continue to soar

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Idaho motorists continue to face brutal prices at the pump.

According to the American Automobile Association, the state average jumped 20 cents in a week to $5.10 for a gallon of regular, which is 60 cents more than a month ago and $1.81 more than a year ago.

Meanwhile, the national average currently sits at $5.01 per gallon, which is 14 cents more than a week ago, 58 cents more than a month ago, and $1.93 more than a year ago.

Today, the Gem State ranks 12th in the country for most expensive fuel. Washington’s average price is currently 5th highest in the nation at $5.55, while Oregonians are paying the 6th highest price at $5.54.

California has the nation’s highest priced gas at $6.44 per gallon, while Georgia has the nation’s lowest average price at $4.48.

Twin Falls has the Idaho’s highest average price at $5.12 per gallon. Franklin has the state’s lowest price at $4.99. Lewiston’s average price for a gallon of regular gas is $5.06.

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