Fall Season Drives Lower Gas Prices for Motorists in Yakima

Time to fill the tank?
Average gasoline prices in Yakima are down 2.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.78 per gallon today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 91 stations in Yakima.

YOU'RE PAYING LESS FOR GAS THESE DAYS

Prices in Yakima are 10.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 94.3 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has declined 4.5 cents in the last week and stands at $3.62 per gallon- the lowest since early 2022.
The average cost for a gallon of regular unleaded in Washington State today is $4.15 down from $4.16 on Friday.

WE KNOW WHERE TO FIND THE CHEAPEST GAS IN THE VALLEY

The cheapest gas in the valley priced Sunday can be found at Wheelers Kountry Korner in Wapato at $3.08 a gallon. It's $3.17 per gallon at the Sinclair or Ahtanum Fuel Stop in Union Gap. Gas prices across the nation have now dropped for the sixth straight week with gas prices now dropping to the lowest level since winter. GasBuddy says 11 states with more than 45,000 stations are now selling gas for under $3 a gallon.

CHEAPER PRICES ON THE WAY

“We fully expect gas prices will continue to drop as Americans drive less with the onset of fall. With oil prices falling below $70 per barrel, their lowest since 2021, there’s solid room for gas prices and diesel to continue falling for some time. We expect the national average could fall below $3 per gallon as early as October for the first time since 2021, which would be music to the ears of motorists and certainly to politicians who are angling to be elected this fall."

REMEMBER WHEN?

Historical gasoline prices in Yakima and the national average going back ten years:
September 9, 2023: $4.73/g (U.S. Average: $3.80/g)
September 9, 2022: $4.32/g (U.S. Average: $3.71/g)
September 9, 2021: $3.82/g (U.S. Average: $3.17/g)
September 9, 2020: $2.68/g (U.S. Average: $2.19/g)
September 9, 2019: $3.06/g (U.S. Average: $2.56/g)
September 9, 2018: $3.29/g (U.S. Average: $2.84/g)
September 9, 2017: $3.04/g (U.S. Average: $2.66/g)
September 9, 2016: $2.62/g (U.S. Average: $2.18/g)
September 9, 2015: $2.80/g (U.S. Average: $2.38/g)
September 9, 2014: $3.82/g (U.S. Average: $3.43/g)

WHAT ARE YOUR NEIGHBORS PAYING ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE STATE?

Neighboring areas and their current gas prices:
Tacoma- $4.00/g, up 2.3 cents per gallon from last week's $3.97/g.
Seattle- $4.31/g, down 4.2 cents per gallon from last week's $4.36/g.