Local Gas Prices Fall, Still High

Jason Johnson, of Sandpoint, pumps gas into his truck at the A-N-D Mini Mart on North 4th Street and East Best Avenue on Wednesday afternoon. Gas prices have dropped by .28 cents in the past month. “I come down to Coeur d’Alene to fill up because gas prices are lower here,” Johnson said. (Coeur d’Alene Press photo: Tess Freeman)

Local gas prices keep tumbling, but they still haven’t caught up with the national scene. Wednesday’s average in Coeur d’Alene was $3.20 per gallon - down from $3.61 heading into the Labor Day holiday weekend, according to AAA. “Low demand combined with abundant supply is pushing oil prices even lower,” said Dave Carlson, AAA spokesman. Coeur d’Alene’s average is the lowest among Idaho’s seven metropolitan areas. Lewiston is the highest at $3.51. One pump price in Plummer on Wednesday was $3.05. Idaho’s average is $3.44 - the lowest it has been since April 21, but 26 cents more than the national average of $3.18/ Brian Walker , Coeur d’Alene Press. More here.

Question: Are you filling up more nowadays?