IDAHO FALLS – Idaho gas prices continued their slow and steady retreat this week in apparent race toward the $3 threshold.

According to AAA, today’s average price for a gallon of regular is $3.44, about two cents less than a week ago and nine cents less than a month ago, but three cents more than a year ago.

The national average is creeping closer to the $3 mark. It’s currently just under $3.04 per gallon – a nickel less than a week ago, 15 cents less than a month ago, and 14 cents less than a year ago.

Idaho moved up one spot to 7 th in the country for the most expensive fuel behind California ($4.64), Hawaii ($4.47), Washington ($4.42), Oregon ($4.02), Alaska ($3.86), and Nevada ($3.85).

“Things are still moving in the right direction, but it’s taking a while,” says AAA Idaho public

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