BOISE, Idaho — The average price for a gallon of gas has declined by four cents in the Boise area this week, according to GasBuddy.
With a new average price of $3.49 per gallon on Monday, prices in Boise area 13 cents lower than a month ago, and 61 cents lower than a year ago.
Diesel also declined in price, with a new average of $3.54 per gallon.
The cheapest station in Boise, according to GasBuddy, was priced at $3.06 on Sunday, where the most expensive was priced at $3.99 per gallon, a difference of 93 cents.
As for the Gem State, the lowest price statewide was $3.06 per gallon, where the most expensive was priced at $4.39 per gallon, a difference of $1.33.
Nationally, gas prices have actually risen just above one cent, averaging $3.17 per gallon. The national average is down 15 cents from a month ago, and is 63 cents lower than a year ago, GasBuddy said.
"Another week brings a mixed bag at the gas pump, with gas prices declining in slightly more than half of U.S. states while others have seen increases due to some refinery snags and maintenance that have emerged, temporarily delaying declines in some areas. Meanwhile, GasBuddy data shows 18 states with sub-$3 per gallon average gas prices, a count that should certainly rise over the next few weeks," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "While Hurricane Helene left feet of rain behind and some states are seeing challenges in getting gasoline to stations, the storm did not broadly impact fuel production. For now, with oil prices falling back below $70 per barrel, the national average may be a bit stuck in the low $3s until fall maintenance wraps up, which could help bring a sub-$3 national average later this fall."
AAA also reports changes to gas prices in Boise. AAA reports that there was a five cent drop in fuel prices in the Boise area, as opposed to the four cents that GasBuddy reports.
"It's been another week of significant savings at the pump, and we hope that this week brings more good news," said AAA Idaho public affairs director Matthew Conde. "Crude oil prices have held below the $70 mark since Labor Day weekend. Fuel demand will likely teeter-totter a bit over the next few weeks until we are in the full grip of fall weather."
Historical gasoline prices in Boise and the national average going back ten years:
- September 30, 2023: $4.10/g (U.S. Average: $3.81/g)
- September 30, 2022: $4.37/g (U.S. Average: $3.75/g)
- September 30, 2021: $3.82/g (U.S. Average: $3.18/g)
- September 30, 2020: $2.37/g (U.S. Average: $2.18/g)
- September 30, 2019: $2.70/g (U.S. Average: $2.65/g)
- September 30, 2018: $3.10/g (U.S. Average: $2.87/g)
- September 30, 2017: $2.79/g (U.S. Average: $2.54/g)
- September 30, 2016: $2.44/g (U.S. Average: $2.22/g)
- September 30, 2015: $2.61/g (U.S. Average: $2.28/g)
- September 30, 2014: $3.59/g (U.S. Average: $3.33/g)
Here's a look at Idaho gas prices as of Sept. 30:
- Boise - $3.53
- Coeur d'Alene - $3.24
- Franklin - $3.59
- Idaho Falls - $3.43
- Lewiston - $3.38
- Pocatello - $3.56
- Rexburg - $3.45
- Twin Falls - $3.51