BOISE – (January 23, 2023) – This week, continued market volatility sent gas prices higher across the country, but Idaho drivers have been spared from the recent trend – at least for now.
According to AAA, the national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is $3.42 today, which is 12 cents more than a week ago and 33 cents more than a month ago. In an unusual turn of events, Idaho’s average price currently sits below the national average at $3.39 per gallon, which is a penny and a half more than a week ago, but still 12 cents cheaper than a month ago.
The last time that Idaho pump prices fell below the national average was on February 18, 2022 – almost a year ago. The effect lasted for about a month.
Today, the Gem State ranks 21st in the U.S. for most expensive fuel.
“So far, Idaho is swimming against the current, but we may not be able to hold out for much longer. Powerful forces could sweep us into the price increases that are happening elsewhere,” says AAA Idaho public affairs director Matthew Conde. “Crude oil continues to be very expensive, fuel demand is on the rise, and a refinery shutdown in Colorado has tightened regional supplies. All of these factors could play a part in higher pump prices this week.”
Here’s a look at Idaho gas prices as of 1/23/23:
Boise – $3.43
Coeur d’Alene – $3.23
Franklin – $3.26
Idaho Falls – $3.28
Lewiston – $3.48
Pocatello – $3.34
Rexburg – $3.42
Twin Falls – $3.40
