Celebrate President’s Day with Cheap Gas and Big Savings!

Monday is a federal holiday, meaning all city, county, state, and federal offices are closed.

YOUR HUNT FOR THE BEST PRICE

For residents in Yakima, this holiday gives an extra opportunity to drive around and hunt for the best gas prices in the area. According to GasBuddy's survey of 91 stations in Yakima, the average price of gasoline has increased by 4.0 cents per gallon over the past week, now averaging $3.73 per gallon. This marks the third week of rising prices, with a 10-cent jump recorded last week alone.

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PRICES ON THE RISE

Compared to a month ago, gas prices in Yakima are up by 19.6 cents per gallon but remain 9.8 cents lower than they were a year ago.
Meanwhile, the national average price of diesel has increased slightly by 1.0 cent over the past week, now standing at $3.62 per gallon.

WE KNOW WHERE TO FIND THE CHEAPEST GAS

You'll find the cheapest gas in Yakima at the Ahtanum Fuel Stop/Sinclair on Goodman Road, where prices are as low as $3.09 per gallon. Across the valley, Wheeler’s Kountry Korner in Wapato offers the most affordable fuel at just $2.93 per gallon.
Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, says, "while the pace of increases remains modest for now, upward momentum could accelerate in the coming weeks as refinery maintenance intensifies and the broader transition to summer gasoline begins.”

THE 'UNPREDICTABLE' VARIABLE

Dehaan says "geopolitical tensions—particularly between the U.S. and Iran—remain an unpredictable variable, injecting risk into the outlook and leaving prices vulnerable to sudden shifts.”
With the holiday giving residents extra time to seek out cheaper fuel, now might be a good opportunity to fill up the tank.