Idaho Gas Prices Drop 15 Cents to $4.52

Statewide averages fell in the past week as winter-blend fuel and softer demand eased pump costs, though crude remains near $100 per barrel.

Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Oil and Gas

Isometric editorial illustration of a tall fuel dispenser with a hanging nozzle on a concrete pad under a flat desert horizon, in muted oxblood, teal, and mustard. — Idaho's statewide average gas price fell 15 cents to $4.52 a gallon in the past week, according to AAA Idaho, though crude remains near $100 a barrel. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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The Idaho statewide average gas price dropped 15 cents to $4.52 per gallon in the past week, according to AAA Idaho. The national average fell 12 cents to $4.16 per gallon, with 47 states reporting declines.

Why it matters

Idaho drivers are paying 44 cents less than one month ago but $1.17 more than one year ago, leaving the state ninth nationally for the most expensive gasoline. Elevated crude oil costs tied to international conflicts could limit further declines.

Idaho's $4.52 average is $1.17 above the prior year, when crude oil was in the $60 range, while the national average of $4.16 is $1.13 higher than a year ago. The report does not say how long the decline will last or how far crude costs will carry prices.

The players

AAA Idaho

AAA Idaho is the state chapter of the American Automobile Association that tracks and publishes weekly retail gasoline price averages for Idaho drivers.

The details

Winter-blend fuel is cheaper to produce, and a slight dip in fuel demand has helped push prices lower across the state. Analysts note that ongoing international conflicts have created a war premium that raises costs for refineries and wholesalers.

- November 2, 2026: AAA Idaho reports the 15-cent weekly statewide decline.
- Early October 2026: Idaho gas prices were 44 cents higher than the current level.
- November 2025: Idaho gas prices were $1.17 lower, when crude oil was near $60 per barrel.
- Coming weeks: Elevated crude costs could limit further gas price declines.

Market Landscape

AAA's weekly tracking shows Idaho prices falling 44 cents over one month yet still $1.17 above year-earlier levels, a gap that reflects crude oil rising from the $60 range to near $100 per barrel. The decline is one of the sharper weekly moves in recent AAA reports, though national prices remain elevated.

Idaho drivers can expect pump prices to stay elevated while crude oil holds near $100 per barrel, so budgeting for fuel costs above last year's levels remains prudent. Shoppers filling tanks this week are paying 15 cents less than a week ago but $1.17 more than a year ago.

The takeaway

Gas prices can swing quickly on refinery costs and fuel demand, so checking weekly AAA averages before long trips can help drivers time fill-ups. Reviewing local station prices may reveal savings beyond the statewide average.