After weeks of watching gas prices fall in other parts of the country, Idaho drivers are finally seeing a little bit of relief when they fill up this week, and more could be on the way.
According to the American Automobile Association, the average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $5.21, which is four cents less than a week ago, but still 12 cents more than a month ago. Meanwhile, the national average fell sharply to $4.68 per gallon, which is 13 cents cheaper than a week ago and 32 cents less than a month ago.
Currently, Idaho ranks 7th in the country for most expensive fuel. The least expensive gas in the country can be found in Kentucky at $4.31 per gallon.
Triple-A says that gas prices could teeter-totter throughout the summer. Any significant reduction in the price of fill-ups could motivate people who are on the fence about summer road trips to move forward with their plans, which could put additional upward pressure on pump prices. On the other hand, as more people complete their summer vacations, fuel demand could fall, and prices with it.
Twin Falls has the highest average price for gas in the state at $5.32 per gallon. Lewiston has the state’s lowest average price at $4.82.
