Escalating Middle East tensions increase gas prices in Idaho

By: Abigail Gerstein

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: July 24, 2026

Words: 357

Last Updated: 1 week, 3 days ago

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Gas prices are up by 18 cents from last week across Idaho according to AAA, as the crude oil market continues to face pressure from intensifying conflict in the Middle East.

Crude oil is now trading at nearly $88 a barrel after an attempt by Houthi rebels to block oil shipments from Saudi Arabia through the Bab al-Mandab Strait has disrupted the global market.

Oil tankers were already struggling to navigate a volatile …

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