Idaho gas prices slowly sink

After weeks of hovering near the $4 mark, Idaho gas prices are slowly falling, according to AAA.

Monday’s average price for a gallon of regular in Idaho was $3.93, which is three cents less than a week ago and four cents less than a month ago.

Meanwhile, the national average currently sits at $3.54 per gallon. That’s about the same as last week and five cents less than last month.

But the average gas price in Coeur d’Alene on Monday was $4.07 — higher than the state and national average. It’s also higher than the average price in numerous Idaho cities, including Boise, according to AAA.

“Our price drop in the Gem State is more like a slow balloon leak right now, but thankfully, it’s at least going down,” Matthew Conde, AAA Idaho public affairs director, said in a news release. “That can change if summer travel demand remains high, crude oil costs rise significantly or a hurricane makes landfall in the Gulf Coast near a major refinery. Fingers crossed that the worst is behind us.”

Only six states have higher average gas prices than Idaho: Washington ($4.96), California ($4.87), Hawaii ($4.69), Oregon ($4.62), Alaska ($4.31) and Nevada ($4.23)

Here’s a look at Idaho gas prices as of Monday:

Boise, $3.88; Franklin, $3.95; Idaho Falls, $3.81; Lewiston, $3.91.