Take That Spring Drive As Yakima Gas Prices Drop For a Second Week

Another drop in gas prices this week as the summer driving season is right around the corner. Gasoline prices in Yakima have fallen 6.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.35 per gallon today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 91 stations in Yakima.

OIL PRICES ARE STILL UNDER $100 A BARREL AND THAT'S GOOD NEWS FOR GAS PRICES

Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy says while there is still some refinery maintenance work to be done, oil prices have helped put downward pressure on gasoline prices, with oil falling below $80 per barrel last week."
He says a weak jobs report is adding concern about weak demand for the summer driving season. "With the seasonal factors behind us, looking ahead, we expect gasoline prices to continue cooling alongside diesel prices as we look forward to Memorial Day weekend."

EVEN THE NATIONAL PRICE IS DOWN THIS WEEK

The national average price of gasoline has fallen 1 cent per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.62 per gallon today. The national average is up 2.7 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 11.1 cents per gallon higher than a year ago, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million weekly price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country.

FOR THOSE OF YOU LOOKING FOR THE CHEAPEST PRICES

If you're looking for the cheapest gas you'll find that at $3.85 per gallon at the Yakamart in Toppenish, the station near Legends Hotel and Casino on Fort Road. Other cheap lower valley gas can be found at Wheelers Kountry Korner where gas is selling for $3.88 per gallon.
The cost is $3.99 per gallon at the Ahtanum Fuel Stop on Goodman road in Yakima.