Cheapest Gas in Yakima at Ahtanum Fuel Stop and Costco

Time to spend more of your hard earned money to fill the tank.
Gasoline prices in Yakima have seen a slight increase over the past week, with the average price per gallon rising 2.9 cents to $3.91.

AT LEAST PRICES ARE ARE CHEAPER THAN LAST YEAR

According to GasBuddy's survey of 91 stations in Yakima, prices are still 5.8 cents lower than a month ago and 61.8 cents lower than a year ago. You'll find the cheapest gas in the valley at the Wolf Den for $3.50 per gallon but gas is selling for $3.53 at the Ahtanum Fuel Stop and $3.59 at Costco both located in Union Gap. The price of gas on the state side is $4.25 a gallon down from $4.26 on Friday.

NO CHANGES ON THE NATIONAL SIDE

On a national scale, the average price of gasoline has remained steady over the past week, falling just 1.9 cents per gallon to $3.47 per gallon. This is still 3.5 cents higher than a month ago and 9.9 cents lower than a year ago.

YOU'RE NOT DRIVING ENOUGH AND SEVERE WEATHER IMPACTING DRIVING

According to Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, the national average has seen a reprieve from rising prices due to weaker-than-expected gasoline demand and building supplies. However, severe weather has impacted gasoline supplies in certain regions, including Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Michigan.
"We're seeing a bit of a mixed bag right now," said De Haan. "While many areas have seen prices decline, some regions are still feeling the impact of refinery outages and supply chain disruptions."

HOPING FOR CHEAPER PRICES FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE SUMMER

GasBuddy's data is compiled from over 11 million weekly price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. As summer vacation season comes to a close, De Haan is hopeful that gas prices will continue to edge lower in the coming weeks.
"For now, it's all about supply and demand," he said. "If demand remains steady and supplies continue to build, we could see prices continue to fall."