Traditional autumn dip in gas prices hasn’t taken effect yet

Sep. 26—Gas prices in the nation and the Northwest typically start to drop once fall arrives, but that process is in slow motion so far. According to figures released Monday by AAA, the nationwide average of $3.85 per gallon is 3 cents less than a week ago but 3 cents more than a month ago. In Idaho, the average price dropped just 1 cent from last week, to $4.14 per gallon, and in Washington, …