MOSES LAKE — For the second week in a row, Washington has the second-highest average fuel prices in the nation at $4.56 per gallon, an eight-cent decrease from last week. California, the only state in the nation with higher prices, is sitting at $4.66, according to AAA.  

“Pacific Northwest drivers are getting some relief now that a pipeline issue has been resolved and pump prices are trending downward,” AAA wrote in a statement Thursday. “The Atlantic hurricane season is halfway over, but the tropics remain a concern for the next two months if there’s storm activity in the Gulf that affects refineries in the area.” 

Grant County saw a five-cent decrease this week from last, putting the average fuel price at $4.57 in the county. As of a month ago, prices were sitting at $4.42, or 15 cents less expensive than now.  

Adams County fuel prices stayed steady at $4.43, showing no change from last week. As of a month ago, prices were sitting at $4.35, or eight cents less expensive than now.  

Grant and Adams counties remain in the middle of the pack for fuel prices in the state. San Juan County is the most expensive at $5.57 and Asotin County is the least expensive at $3.93. This means there is a range of around $1.64 between the least expensive and most expensive fuel in the state.  

Washington state as a whole saw a slight decrease in prices from last week. However, as of a month ago, prices were sitting at $4.39, seven cents cheaper than now. As of a year ago, prices were significantly lower at $4.05, or 41 cents cheaper than now.  

Nationwide, there was no change for the third week in a row, leaving the average fuel price at $3.18. As of a month ago, prices were two cents higher in the nation, with prices sitting at around $3.20. As of a year ago, prices were sitting at $3.22, or four cents more expensive.