Oregon gas prices continue to drop, still 79 cents higher than this time last year

OREGON (KTVZ) --  Oregon drivers are getting some relief at the pump this week. According to GasBuddy, the average price of gasoline in Oregon dropped 15.5 cents over the past week, bringing the statewide average to $4.80 per gallon. That's more than 50 cents lower than a month ago.

Gas prices still remain nearly 79 cents higher than this time last year, but the recent decline mirrors a national trend. Across the country, the average price of gasoline fell 14 cents this week to $3.85 per gallon.

GasBuddy reports the cheapest station in Oregon was selling gas for $3.93 a gallon, while the most expensive was $5.99 — a difference of more than two dollars per gallon.

Meanwhile, the national average price of diesel fuel also declined, dropping 19 cents this week to $4.99 per gallon.