As thousands of Idaho families prepare for Halloween, gas prices might make it a little easier to go trick-or-treating on Friday.
According to the American Automobile Association, today’s average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $3.40, about five cents cheaper than a week ago and ten cents cheaper than a month ago – but still about two cents more than a year ago.
After a recent uptick, the national average currently sits at $3.05, which is about two cents more than a week ago, but eight cents less than a month ago and nine cents cheaper than a year ago.
Matthew Conde with AAA-Idaho says the market is trying to predict how much crude oil will be out there this winter, but recent sanctions against Russian crude may have an effect on perceptions of oversupply, but barring extreme tensions or a major hurricane hitting near a refinery, Idaho motorists could see a calming trend between now and Thanksgiving.
Of Idaho’s largest cities, Boise has the state’s highest average price for a gallon of regular at $3.43, while Lewiston continues to have the state’s lowest average price at $3.24.
