Conclusion of my gas price report from the American Northwest. / myLot

Walnut Creek, California

October 8, 2025 12:26pm CST

In a previous post, I described the decrease in gas prices as I drove from the California Bay Area to Lewistown Montana. Gas was around $4.55/gallon for Regular in the Bay Area, and was at about $3.29 in Lewistown. I decided to take the "Western Route" home from my cabin, which involves Montana, Northern Idaho, Washington, and Oregon. Gas prices remained (by my California standards) relatively low as I filled up in Missoula Montana, Eastern Oregon, and Portland Oregon. By biggest surprise occurred when I got to Northern California. . Not only did I find an Arby's there, for my final road trip culinary indulgence, but gas prices in the Northerm-most parts of California were still under $4.00. As I approached the San Francisco Bay Area, prices increased, until,they reached the $4.55 level I had been used to in the Bay Area before my departure. Gas prices have increased by about five per cent here since I got "home" in late August,but they are still well under $5.00/gallon. How are gas prices where you live? Do you like Arby's as much as I do?

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Eva James

@wolfgirl569 (123855)

• Marion, Ohio

8 Oct

They are under 3 here the last I looked. Seldom eat at Arby's

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Eva James

@wolfgirl569 (123855)

• Marion, Ohio

9 Oct

@TheHorse hope you figure it out

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The Horse

@TheHorse (231587)

• Walnut Creek, California

9 Oct

@wolfgirl569 Heh. Can I make something similar to Horsey Sauce if I had just a hint of horseradish to Marie's blue cheese dressing? Inquiring minds want to know.

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The Horse

@TheHorse (231587)

• Walnut Creek, California

9 Oct

I am trying to create an Arby's sandwich in my home. It is a nuanced process, but I am determined to succeed.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (485419)

• Italy

9 Oct

I am not surprised that gas prices have increased, the crude oil rose to 64.35 USD/Bbl on October 3, 2025, up 0.37% from the previous day. There are chances it will go up more.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (485419)

• Italy

9 Oct

@TheHorse Yes, it's because of supply data, we are going toward a cold season and more oil is needed.

The Horse

@TheHorse (231587)

• Walnut Creek, California

9 Oct

Do the analysts claim to know why that is?

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LindaOH

@LindaOHio (203860)

• United States

9 Oct

Yesterday I saw $3.19 on my trip to the hospital. It's been a long time since I had Arby's food.

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The Horse

@TheHorse (231587)

• Walnut Creek, California

9 Oct

I saw one $3.09 on my trip. But that may have been a cash price. $3.19 was my "gotta stop here" price.

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Winterishere

@thedevilinme (4446)

• Northampton, England

9 Oct

$8 in uk

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The Horse

@TheHorse (231587)

• Walnut Creek, California

9 Oct

Pretty darned expensive.

Nevena Zivkovic

@Nevena83 (65559)

• Serbia

8 Oct

Fuel prices are high here, we often go to neighboring states and fill up on fuel.

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The Horse

@TheHorse (231587)

• Walnut Creek, California

9 Oct

Where is it the least expensive?

Marie Coyle

@MarieCoyle (49825)

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9 Oct

Our gas is averaging about $3.29-$3.39 a gallon for the last few weeks. That seems high to me, when southern IL. prices are under $3.00, but it's always that way. Arby's...you know I am not a lover of fast food. Arby's is iffy. That ''cheese sauce'' they dump on stuff is nasty. The son used to like Arby's.

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The Horse

@TheHorse (231587)

• Walnut Creek, California

9 Oct

Heh. I tried a bite with "Arby's Original Sauce," or whatever they call it. It was terrible! But Horsey Sauce is like nectar to me.