BOISE – It’s the calm before the storm – Idaho gas prices dipped slightly this week, but with Memorial Day just around the corner, pump prices could start climbing soon.
Today’s average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $3.28, about half a penny less than a week ago, a nickel less than a month ago, and 57 cents cheaper than a year ago.
The national average currently sits at $3.18 per gallon. That’s an increase of four cents from a week ago and three cents from a month ago, but today’s price is still 41 cents cheaper than a year ago. Idaho remains in 10th place for the most expensive fuel behind California ($4.91), Hawaii ($4.49), Washington ($4.35), Oregon ($3.96), Nevada ($3.96), Alaska ($3.63), Arizona ($3.39), Illinois ($3.37), and Pennsylvania ($3.30).
“Things have been pretty quiet at Idaho gas stations in recent weeks, but a record 45.1 million Americans will be traveling for Memorial Day, including a record 39.4 million by car,” says AAA Idaho public affairs director Matthew Conde. “We expect a surge in gasoline demand that could be felt when drivers stop to fill up over the next few days.”
The price of crude oil has remained low, with the West Texas Intermediate benchmark for crude currently trading near $63 per barrel, which is about $1 more than a week ago, 50 cents more than a month ago, and about $16 per barrel cheaper than a year ago.
AAA invites drivers to rack up fuel rewards points through their credit card and grocery store purchases for larger discounts and to help stretch their fuel budget for the holiday weekend.
Here’s a look at Idaho gas prices as of 5/19/25:
- Boise – $3.19
- Coeur d’Alene – $3.33
- Franklin – $3.28
- Idaho Falls – $3.20
- Lewiston – $3.36
- Pocatello – $3.22
- Rexburg – $3.26
- Twin Falls – $3.30