Post Falls Chevron reruns deep fuel discount, app users pay 99 cents

The new Local Market and Chevron station at Highway 41 and Hope Avenue in Post Falls is bringing back a jaw-dropping fuel promotion after a busy Jan. 5 grand opening. Owners Andy Singh and Pasquale Mastantuono announced the promotion will return Tuesday, Jan. 13, with pump prices reduced to $1.24 a gallon from 6 to 8 p.m. App users who download the Chevron app in advance can shave 25 cents off their first five fill-ups, taking the price down to 99 cents a gallon.

The markdown is about a dollar less than the current regional average and is designed to attract customers and thank the community for supporting local business. Owners say downloading the app ahead of arrival will keep lines moving, a practical tip as the store expects heavy turnout similar to the grand opening crowds earlier this month.

For local motorists, the immediate impact is straightforward savings at a time when local price volatility matters at the grocery store and household budget level. The promotion is also likely to produce short-term congestion around the Highway 41 corridor during the two-hour window; residents should expect heavier traffic near Hope Avenue and plan errands accordingly. For nearby small businesses, the event is a double-edged sword: increased foot traffic can benefit adjacent retailers but may also strain parking and service capacity during peak minutes.

Beyond the promotion, the Post Falls-Coeur d'Alene market continues to see brisk commercial activity. Post Falls Brewing — CDA has opened at 1327 E. Sherman Ave., and Giuseppe's Pasta Posto Osteria is now serving at 501 Sherman Ave. in Coeur d'Alene, open Tuesday through Saturday, 4 to 9 p.m. Hospitality additions include the region's first Hyatt Place at 1213 E. Fourth Ave. and a new 7-Eleven at Pleasant View Road and Seltice Way in Post Falls.

Several projects are underway across Kootenai County: a Jiffy Stop at Highway 41 and Lancaster Road in Rathdrum; an AutoZone at U.S. 95 and Dakota Ave. in Hayden; Golden Rule Brake on N. Government Way in Coeur d'Alene; and The Flying Pickle, described as a "state-of-the-art" pickleball facility coming to Post Falls. Dining expansions include The Habit Burger Grill, promising "Charburgers" at 212 W. Appleway Ave. next spring or summer, and Raising Cane's opening its first North Idaho location at U.S. 95 and Neider Ave. Other national chains have applied for development at that site, signaling growing retail density along the highway corridor.

Have a tip on local business openings or development? Contact Hailey Hill at [email protected].

The takeaway? If you want the cheap fill-up, bring the app and arrive early — expect lines but also real savings. For shoppers and small-business owners nearby, use the timing to your advantage: stagger trips or plan visits outside the 6 to 8 p.m. window to avoid the rush and keep traffic flowing. Our two cents? A 99-cent gallon is a rare treat in any market — just be ready for the crowd.