Gas prices head north

Summary

Idaho prices rising faster on average than the rest of the country.

Story Published: Mar 17, 2010 at 12:18 PM PST

Story Updated: Mar 17, 2010 at 12:18 PM PST

BOISE - Average retail gasoline prices in Idaho have risen 4.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.81/g today.

This compares with the national average that has increased 3.8 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.78/gallon.

Including the change in gas prices in Idaho during the past week, prices today are $1.03/g higher than the same day one year ago and are 15.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.

The national average has increased 16.9 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 88.4 cents per gallon higher than this day a year ago.

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