BOISE, Idaho — The average price of gasoline in Boise has risen 7 cents this week, according to GasBuddy's survey of over 216 stations in the area.
The new average price of a gallon of gas is priced at $3.34 per gallon in Boise, which is 37 cents per gallon higher than a month ago, and stands roughly 40 cents lower than a year ago.
According to GasBuddy, the cheapest station in Boise was priced at $3.21 per gallon while the most expensive was priced at $3.84 per gallon, a difference of 63 cents.
As for the Gem State, the lowest price in the state was $2.96 per gallon and the most expensive was priced at $3.99 per gallon, a difference of $1.03 per gallon. According to AAA, the average gallon of gas costs $3.37 in Idaho.
Also according to AAA, Idaho ranks 17th in the country for most expensive fuel.
"Idaho pump prices are climbing, but they're still more conducive to travel than a year ago," Matthew Conde, AAA Idaho public affairs director, said. "Given the strong activity we've seen over the past couple of years, we could be in for another busy spring and summer travel season, both on the roads and in the air."
The national average price of gasoline has increased by roughly 4 cents in the last week, marking a new average price for a gallon of gas at $3.44 per gallon. That price is up 19 cents from a month ago, and roughly 2 cents higher than a year ago.
"Most Americans continued to see average gasoline prices march higher last week. The reason is the season: gasoline demand is rising as more Americans are getting out, combined with the summer gasoline switchover, which is well underway, and continued refinery maintenance," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "The madness should slow down in the next few weeks as we've seen positive data that refinery output is starting to increase, a sign that the peak of maintenance season could be behind us. In some positive news for Midwest motorists, the bp refinery in Whiting, Indiana that can process 440,000 barrels of oil per day is finally back to normal operations for the first time since an electrical failure happened in early February. For now, gas prices will likely continue to trend higher, but the fever may break soon. When it comes to diesel, the news has been good - above average temperatures have lowered heating oil demand, and average diesel prices are on the cusp of falling back below $4 per gallon."
Historical gasoline prices in Boise and the national average going back ten years:
- March 18, 2023: $3.75/g
- March 18, 2022: $4.44/g
- March 18, 2021: $3.06/g
- March 18, 2020: $2.54/g
- March 18, 2019: $2.40/g
- March 18, 2018: $2.56/g
- March 18, 2017: $2.47/g
- March 18, 2016: $1.92/g
- March 18, 2015: $2.58/g
- March 18, 2014: $3.45/g
Here's a look at Idaho gas prices as of March 18:
- Boise - $3.37
- Coeur d'Alene - $3.50
- Franklin - $3.36
- Idaho Falls - $3.20
- Lewiston - $3.46
- Pocatello - $3.29
- Rexburg - $3.24
- Twin Falls - $3.32
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