BOISE – As a record 45 million Americans prepare for a Memorial Day trip (including 268,000 Idahoans), higher gas prices may force a few changes to the plan. According to AAA, today’s average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in the Gem State is $4.63, which is eight cents more than a week ago,…
BOISE – (May 11, 2026) – AAA projects another record increase (albeit a slight one) in the number of Memorial Day travelers this year, with 45 million Americans expected to take a trip 50 miles or more from home, including about 268,000 Idahoans. “The thing to keep in mind is that most folks booked trips…
BOISE – (May 8, 2026) – Electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids provide the driving public with more options to get from point A to point B. But how do they perform under extreme temperatures? Building on a groundbreaking 2019 study, AAA recently evaluated the performance of three EVs and three hybrids by testing them on…
BOISE – The next time you take the Millenium Falcon out for a spin, it’s going to cost you more for the fuel to complete the Kessel run – or, just the day’s errands. According to AAA, today’s average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $4.46, which is 13 cents…
BOISE – April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and while the observed safety month is drawing to a close, AAA is reminding drivers to keep their attention on the roads as we near the beginning of road trip season. According to the Idaho Transportation Department, there were 4,435 distracted-driving crashes on Gem State roads in…
BOISE – It’s been a rough couple of months for crude oil and gas prices, and though Idaho gas prices have barely moved this week, the surging cost of crude could wreak havoc for drivers in the coming days. According to AAA, today’s average for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $4.33,…
BOISE – Work zone season is upon us, and AAA is reminding drivers to be extra attentive in areas with road construction. “Conditions in a work zone can change from day to day, so it’s really important to stay focused,” says AAA Idaho public affairs director Matthew Conde. “In some cases, you may be re-routed…
BOISE – Idaho gas prices barely moved this week, but AAA warns that instability in the Middle East could have a profound impact on crude oil and gas prices in the coming days. AAA reports that today’s average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $4.31, which is the same as…
BOISE – Idaho drivers continue to face soaring prices at the pump. According to AAA, today’s average price for a gallon of regular gas in the Gem State is $4.31, which is about six cents more than a week ago, 71 cents more than a month ago and 97 cents more than a year ago.…
BOISE – In response to an announced ceasefire between the United States and Iran, crude oil futures markets have dropped by nearly $18 per barrel today. But for now, Idaho drivers are still feeling the pain when they stop to fill up. According to AAA, today’s average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in…
