BOISE – As a record number of Americans depart on a 4th of July vacation, gas prices will help keep Idaho families on the go. According to AAA, today’s average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $3.61, which is two cents more than a week ago, but ten cents less than a month ago and 35 cents less than a year ago.
Meanwhile, the national average currently sits at $3.51 per gallon, which is also two cents more than a week ago, but two cents less than a month ago and a year ago. Idaho currently ranks 12th in the country for most expensive fuel.
“AAA projects that nearly 71 million Americans, including 400,000 Idahoans, will travel throughout the week. That’s two and a half million more people than a year ago, and the most ever,” says AAA Idaho public affairs director Matthew Conde. “Pump prices are rising, but very few, if any, will change their travel plans at this point.”
Much more information, including a snapshot of current pump prices and a seven-year retrospective on Independence Day state and national averages, can be found in the attached release. I’ve also included some emergency kit and RV/toy trailer safety tips.