Idaho gas prices rise

COEUR d'ALENE – The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded in the Gem State on Monday was $3.64, which is 6 cents more than a week ago and 5 cents more than a month ago.

Meanwhile, the national average sits at $3.67 per gallon, which is the same as a week ago and 23 cents more than a month ago, according to AAA.

Idaho ranks 15th in the country for most expensive fill-ups.

“To end the week, gasoline demand fell nationwide, fuel supplies increased, the cost of crude oil dropped, and regional refineries increased production. Those factors helped rising gas prices tap the brakes over the past few days,” said AAA Idaho public affairs director Matthew Conde.

Today’s most expensive gasoline is in California ($4.90), Hawaii ($4.77), Arizona ($4.69), Washington ($4.58) and Nevada ($4.27).

At $3.14 per gallon, the cheapest place to fill up is Mississippi.

Kootenai County prices ranged from about $3.35 to around $3.65 for a gallon of regular unleaded.

Some Idaho gas prices as of Monday:

Boise, $3.72; Franklin, $3.68; Idaho Falls, $3.42; Lewiston, $3.55 and Twin Falls, $3.64.