Gas prices fall slightly in Oregon

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Oregon drivers are getting a little relief at the pump this week.

According to GasBuddy, the average price for regular gas in Oregon dropped nearly 5 cents over the past week, now sitting at $5.26 a gallon. That’s still about 26 cents higher than a month ago — and more than a dollar higher than this time last year.

Across the country, the national average also fell, down nearly 7 cents to $4.45 a gallon. The highest price was nearly $6.90 — a difference of more than two dollars per gallon.

Meanwhile, the national average price for diesel also dipped this week, falling 4 cents to $5.57 a gallon.