BOISE, Idaho — In the past week, Boise-area gas prices have dropped an average of four cents per gallon, according to GasBuddy.
The new average price for a gallon of gas in Boise is $3.45 on Monday, which is 15 cents lower than a month ago and nearly 60 cents lower than a year ago.
The national average price of a gallon of diesel remains unchanged from last week, sitting at $3.54 per gallon.
According to GasBuddy, the cheapest station in Boise was priced at $2.95 per gallon, whereas the most expensive was priced at $3.69 per gallon, a difference of 74 cents.
As for the Gem State, the cheapest station was priced at $2.95 per gallon on Sunday, whereas the most expensive was priced at $4.11 per gallon, a difference of $1.16.
Nationally, the average price of a gallon of gas has dropped four and a half cents, averaging a new price of $3.13 per gallon.
"While the national average dipped slightly in the last week, Iran's attack on Israel has at least temporarily caused oil prices to surge to the highest level in months, which could cause the declines to cease for now and could lead to a rise in gas prices for many Americans," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "In addition to the escalation in the Middle East, hurricane season remains active, with Hurricane Milton now heading toward a likely landfall in Florida. As a result of potential evacuations, GasBuddy's Fuel Availability tracker will remain online for areas likely to be affected by Milton. For now, motorists in most areas can expect to see more increases in gas prices primarily due to tensions in the Middle East, but I remain hopeful that a $2.99 national average remains possible this fall."
Historical gasoline prices in Boise and the national average going back ten years, according to GasBuddy:
- October 7, 2023: $4.02/g (U.S. Average: $3.69/g)
- October 7, 2022: $4.33/g (U.S. Average: $3.90/g)
- October 7, 2021: $3.81/g (U.S. Average: $3.24/g)
- October 7, 2020: $2.32/g (U.S. Average: $2.18/g)
- October 7, 2019: $2.71/g (U.S. Average: $2.65/g)
- October 7, 2018: $3.05/g (U.S. Average: $2.91/g)
- October 7, 2017: $2.76/g (U.S. Average: $2.48/g)
- October 7, 2016: $2.39/g (U.S. Average: $2.26/g)
- October 7, 2015: $2.53/g (U.S. Average: $2.29/g)
- October 7, 2014: $3.51/g (U.S. Average: $3.27/g)
Neighboring areas and their current gas prices:
Idaho- $3.43/g, down 3.2 cents per gallon from last week's $3.46/g.
Ogden- $3.41/g, down 9.5 cents per gallon from last week's $3.50/g.
Oregon- $3.61/g, down 0.7 cents per gallon from last week's $3.62/g.
