Utah gas prices were looking pretty scary in September, but are trending down just in time for Halloween.
Gas prices have fallen about 10 cents in the state after last month’s unusual spike caused when major U.S. oil refineries on the Gulf Coast were taken offline due to recent hurricanes. The average price of gasoline in Salt Lake City has dropped to around $2.56, according to a recent AAA survey of stations. The U.S. average was $2.48, about a 20-cent drop from peak prices in September.
“Drivers are thrilled to be paying less at the pump after a scary September,” said AAA Utah spokesman Michael Blasky. “Utah drivers were already paying about 30 cents higher prices this year compared to 2016 prices, due to the high travel demand. So, it’s a big relief to see prices falling to more-seasonal norms.”