Yakima Residents Save as Gas Prices Dip Ahead of Holiday Weekend

Rising prices gas prices have dipped in the state over the last week making it a good time to fill the tank. According to GasBuddy’s survey of 91 stations in Yakima, the average price is now $4.09 per gallon, a decrease of 2.0 cents compared to last week.

A BIG DIFFERENCE A MONTH AGO

Compared to a month ago, prices are 4.8 cents lower, though they remain 24.6 cents higher than this time last year. Meanwhile, the national average for diesel has fallen 1.9 cents over the past week to $3.67 per gallon.

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CHEAPEST GAS IN THE VALLEY

The cheapest gas in Yakima can be found at Costco in Union Gap and Ahtanum Fuel Stop on Goodman Road in Yakima selling for $3.49 per gallon.

GOOD NEWS FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND

Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, says the national average is nearly unchanged from a week ago "with gasoline prices hovering in the low-$3 range as oil prices stay in the $60s.” He says  price fluctuations are driven by regional cycling markets, with Ohio and Florida seeing increases last week, and Michigan experiencing a drop that could lead to another jump soon. As for the upcoming Labor Day weekend? De Haan says prices will stay steady near current levels. "However, a potential peace deal between Russia and Ukraine could impact oil prices—if sanctions are eased, global oil supply might increase, possibly lowering gas prices further.”

REMEMBER WHEN?

Historical gasoline prices in Yakima and the national average going back ten years:
August 18, 2024: $3.84/g (U.S. Average: $3.37/g)
August 18, 2023: $4.74/g (U.S. Average: $3.84/g)
August 18, 2022: $4.55/g (U.S. Average: $3.90/g)
August 18, 2021: $3.77/g (U.S. Average: $3.17/g)
August 18, 2020: $2.66/g (U.S. Average: $2.17/g)
August 18, 2019: $3.17/g (U.S. Average: $2.60/g)
August 18, 2018: $3.37/g (U.S. Average: $2.83/g)
August 18, 2017: $2.72/g (U.S. Average: $2.33/g)
August 18, 2016: $2.50/g (U.S. Average: $2.14/g)
August 18, 2015: $3.01/g (U.S. Average: $2.67/g)

WHAT YOUR NEIGHBORS ARE PAYING:

Tacoma- $4.35/g, up 0.7 cents per gallon from last week's $4.34/g.
Seattle- $4.49/g, down 5.2 cents per gallon from last week's $4.54/g.
Washington- $4.32/g, down 3.9 cents per gallon from last week's $4.36/g.