Gas Prices

AAA expects a record number of travelers on the road – and in the sky – over this Memorial Day weekend amid soaring gas prices.

Stocks are climbing on strong tech and earnings growth, but many Americans are still feeling financial pressure as inflation and higher costs persist.

The war with Iran has driven up gas prices at a time when affordability is high on people's minds.

Gem State gas prices have skyrocketed since the Iran conflict began Feb. 28.

As the U.S. expands its attacks on Iran, and Iran retaliates with bombardments across the Middle East, the conflict grows concurrently with its impact on the global economy.

The price of gasoline varies across the Mountain West—some states paying more than the national average

“A lot of things are moving in the right direction. People will not pass up the opportunity to gather with family and friends.”

According to GasBuddy, the average price of gas in the U.S. is $3.56 for a gallon of unleaded gas. In the Mountain West, you'll see prices range from $3.30 in New Mexico to $4.31 in Nevada.

Over the last year gas prices in the Gem State have fallen, but AAA Idaho says those lower prices won't last long.

Mountain West states are some of the most expensive places to own a car, according to several data sets analyzed by Forbes Advisor. Nevada tied with California as the most expensive states, while Colorado ranked third.