Boise Regular Unleaded Hits $5.04 After Sharp Weekly Spike
Regular unleaded crossed the five-dollar threshold in Boise, averaging $5.04 per gallon, while diesel prices set new records across Idaho.
Key points
- Boise regular unleaded averaged $5.04 per gallon, up 17 cents from Monday.
- Statewide diesel prices hit a record $6.59 per gallon, up 12 cents.
- AAA Idaho attributes the spike to high tensions in the crude oil market.
Regular unleaded gasoline in Boise reached an average price of $5.04 per gallon on Tuesday. This marks a 17-cent increase from Monday and pushes the local rate above the five-dollar mark.
Drivers statewide now pay an average of $4.96 per gallon for regular fuel. AAA data shows a 12-cent rise across Idaho over the same period, reflecting broader market volatility.
Diesel costs set new state records
Diesel prices averaged $6.59 per gallon statewide, establishing a new high. This figure represents a 12-cent increase since Monday and significantly impacts commercial freight costs.
In Boise, the diesel gallon price rose by 17 cents. The sharp jump exacerbates expenses for trucking companies operating within the state network.
Market instability drives price increases
Conde from AAA Idaho stated that high tensions prevent the crude oil market from stabilizing. He noted that there is little reason to expect immediate relief in fuel costs.
Diesel prices have climbed from $3.83 per gallon one year ago to the current $6.59 average. This surge directly affects shipping, air travel, and general consumer spending.
Lowest local options remain limited
Gasbuddy.com identifies Costco on Cole Road and Albertsons on West Lake Hazel as the cheapest options in Boise. These locations offer the lowest available rates as of Tuesday morning.
