IDAHO — Drivers across the country continue to face higher prices at the pump.
According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Idaho was $4.82 as of Sept. 15, which is 20 cents more than a week ago, 40 cents more than a month ago, and $1.31 more than a year ago.
The national average sits at $4.32 per gallon, which is 17 cents more than a week ago, 25 cents more than a month ago, and $1.15 more than a year ago.
Idaho ranks 7th in the country for the most expensive fuel.
"Conflict continues in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, severely limiting crude oil shipments in the Middle East. This week, things were further complicated by drone attacks that shut down Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline," AAA Idaho public affairs director Matthew Conde said. "Sadly, there isn't any relief in sight."
The West Texas Intermediate benchmark for crude oil is currently trading near $105 per barrel, which is about $20 more than a month ago and $40 more than a year ago. Higher crude prices affect the cost of diesel, jet fuel, gasoline, and plastics.
Diesel has reached a record high of $6.26 per gallon, which is $2.58 per gallon more than a year ago.
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"Higher diesel prices affect crop and meat prices, construction costs, shipping and delivery charges, and so much more," Conde said. "Crude oil is the lifeblood of the world economy."
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