Idaho drivers saw a slight increase at Idaho gas pumps this week.
According to the American Automobile Association, the state average went up by two cents to $2.78 for a gallon of regular. However, today’s price is nine cents cheaper than a month ago and 27 cents less than a year ago.
The national average currently sits at $2.88 per gallon, which is nearly six cents more than a week ago and four cents more than a month ago, but 24 cents less than a year ago. Idaho’s ranking fell to 26th in the country for the most expensive fuel.
The increase is the result of slightly higher prices for crude oil. The West Texas Intermediate benchmark for crude oil is currently trading near $61 per barrel, about $3 more expensive than a month ago but still $11 cheaper than a year ago.
Of Idaho’s largest cities, Twin Falls has the state’s highest-average price for a gallon of regular at $2.93, while Coeur d’Alene has the state’s lowest-average price at $2.48. Lewiston’s average price for a gallon of regular is $2.69.
