GasBuddy

After a longer stretch of lower gas prices, Idaho is «feeling the sting» of world politics as gas prices continue to rise.

According to GasBuddy, gas prices have jumped over 50 cents in the past week, with a new average price per gallon of $3.70 in Boise. GasBuddy reports that prices in Boise are roughly 73 cents higher than a month ago, and are 57 cents higher than a year ago.

While gas prices are increasing rapidly, so are diesel prices. GasBuddy predicts diesel could soon exceed the $5-per-gallon mark.

«Consumers continue to feel the sting of rising oil, gasoline, and diesel costs as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East remain elevated, pushing gasoline prices to their highest levels in years while diesel could soon approach the $5-per-gallon mark nationally,» said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.

«Until we see a meaningful resumption of oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, upward pressure on fuel prices is likely to persist. At the same time, seasonal forces are beginning to intensify as several regions complete the transition to summer gasoline, creating a double headwind that could continue driving pump prices higher in the weeks ahead,» De Haan said.

At the national level, the average price for a gallon of gas is $3.68 on Monday. That price is up 80 cents from a month ago, and is 66 cents higher than a year ago, GasBuddy said.

Historical gasoline prices in Boise and the national average going back five years,as provided by GasBuddy:

• March 16, 2025: $3.12/g (U.S. Average: $3.02/g)

• March 16, 2024: $3.35/g (U.S. Average: $3.45/g)

• March 16, 2023: $3.76/g (U.S. Average: $3.43/g)

• March 16, 2022: $4.45/g (U.S. Average: $4.29/g)

• March 16, 2021: $3.04/g (U.S. Average: $2.87/g)

Neighboring areas and their current gas prices:

Idaho- $3.68/g, up 47.5 cents per gallon from last week’s $3.21/g.

Ogden- $3.56/g, up 40.5 cents per gallon from last week’s $3.15/g.

Oregon- $4.41/g, up 30.4 cents per gallon from last week’s $4.11/g.