Gas Prices in Meridian, ID Today

Updated April 5, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data

$3.38

Average Regular Unleaded — Meridian, Idaho

Current Gas Prices in Meridian

The average cost to fill up in Meridian, Idaho is $$3.38 per gallon for regular gas right now. Compared to the national average, Meridian drivers are paying $0.61 below the national average, reflecting local market dynamics.

Fuel TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$3.3887 octane▲ Rising
Mid-Grade$3.9189 octane▲ Rising
Premium$4.2291-93 octane▲ Rising
Diesel$4.58N/A▲ Rising

Price Comparison

Meridian Average
$3.38
Regular Unleaded
Idaho State Average
$3.18
$0.20 above the Idaho average
National Average
$3.99
$0.61 below the national average

About Gas Prices in Meridian

The Meridian fuel market reflects Idaho's broader pricing environment while adding local demand characteristics. With a growing population and rising commuter traffic, demand pressure in Meridian is steady. Warehouse club stations and discount brands regularly beat street prices by 10-20 cents per gallon.

Gas Prices by Brand in This City

Estimated prices based on brand modifiers. Sorted cheapest to most expensive.

CHEAPEST
Costco
$3.23
Speedway
$3.35
Circle K
$3.36
Sunoco
$3.39
Marathon
$3.40
BP
$3.42
Mobil
$3.43
Exxon
$3.44
Shell
$3.46
Chevron
$3.48

Fuel Type Prices in This City

Regular Unleaded
87 octane
Premium Gasoline
91-93 octane
Diesel Fuel
N/A

Gas Prices in Nearby Cities

Nampa$3.10Boise$3.23
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Frequently Asked Questions

Meridian and surrounding cities typically track similar fuel prices given shared supply infrastructure. Differences of 5-15 cents between nearby cities are common depending on local tax differences and competition levels.
A 10-cent savings on 15 gallons equals $1.50. If the cheaper station is 5 miles away and your car gets 25 MPG, the detour costs about 0.4 gallons. Savings above 15 cents per gallon are consistently worth moderate detours.
Most states have price gouging statutes that activate during declared emergencies. Outside of emergency declarations, gas stations set prices based on market conditions. Normal price variation between stations is competition, not gouging.
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