Gas prices hold steady at the pump

BOISE, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — According to AAA, the freezing cold temperatures are as frozen as gas prices. The average price for a gallon gas in Idaho is $3.04 which is half penny cheaper than a week ago, nearly two cents cheaper than a month ago but is still six cents higher than a year ago. In the last few weeks, the Gem State has dropped to 23rd for the most expensive fuel.

Nationally, gas sits steady at $3.12 per barrel which is about six cents more than a week ago, eight cents more than a month and a nickel more than a year ago.

“The cost of crude oil has surged recently, in part because of increased demand for heating oil in the eastern U.S. – a refined product that’s used to heat many buildings. Higher demand, higher prices,” says AAA Idaho public affairs director Matthew Conde. “On the other hand, gasoline demand is fairly modest and shouldn’t add much pressure to the equation for the time being.”

Crude oil sits at $76 per barrel after hitting $80 last week. This is about $6 more than a month ago and $1 more than a year ago.

The Trump Administration is looking to work with the energy policy but it is too early to know how things will change.

Here’s a look at Idaho gas prices as of 1/21/25:

Boise - $3.01

Coeur d’Alene - $2.93

Franklin - $2.95

Idaho Falls - $3.06

Lewiston - $3.05

Pocatello - $3.08

Rexburg - $3.08

Twin Falls - $3.09

For more information, please visit https://gasprices.aaa.com/ and the AAA Fuel Price Finder.