Gas prices in Oregon and US rise, diesel prices drop
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Average gasoline prices in Oregon have increased 7.3 cents per gallon in the last week, now averaging $5.00 per gallon today. The national average price for gasoline has also risen, climbing 7.0 cents per gallon to $4.04 per gallon.
Gasoline prices across the state are currently $1.14 per gallon higher than a year ago.
Prices in Oregon are 16.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. The national average for gasoline is up 5.7 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 94.3 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.
In portland, drivers are paying even more — about $5.07 per gallon on average. Across the state, prices vary widely — from about $4.39 to as high as $6.59, according to gas buddy.
According to Triple A, the average in Bend is $5.04. That's up 12 cents from last week, and nearly a $1.23 from a year ago at this time.
In contrast, the national average price of diesel has decreased 9.2 cents compared to a week ago, now at $5.408 per gallon.
Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, noted that average gasoline prices rose in 39 states over the last week, with the national average moving higher. He stated that while diesel prices saw a brief divergence with declines in most states, "that divergence may prove short-lived." Haan attributed the expected rise in gasoline prices to oil prices climbing again as markets react to renewed geopolitical tensions and the cancellation of talks between the U.S. and Iran. "As a result, gasoline prices are set to rise further this week, with diesel expected to follow," Haan said. He added that many inland states— including those in the Great Lakes and Plains— could see average gas prices climb to their highest levels since 2022, while price-cycling markets may also experience another round of hikes in the next few days.
GasBuddy price reports indicate a significant difference in fuel costs within Oregon. Yesterday, the cheapest station in the state was priced at $4.39 per gallon, while the most expensive reached $6.59 per gallon, creating a difference of $2.20 per gallon.
Historical data shows the fluctuation of gasoline prices in Oregon and nationwide over the past five years. On April 27, 2025, Ore. prices averaged $3.85 per gallon, with the U.S. average at $3.10 per gallon. A year prior, on April 27, 2024, Ore. was at $4.45 per gallon and the U.S. average at $3.65 per gallon. On April 27, 2023, Ore. prices were $4.07 per gallon and the U.S. average was $3.61 per gallon. Going back to April 27, 2022, Ore. saw $4.65 per gallon with a national average of $4.14 per gallon. Five years ago, on April 27, 2021, Ore. prices were $3.22 per gallon and the U.S. average was $2.88 per gallon.
In neighboring areas, prices also saw increases. Eugene reported an average of $4.96 per gallon, up 3.9 cents per gallon from $4.92 per gallon last week. Salem's average is $4.91 per gallon, an increase of 6.7 cents per gallon from $4.84 per gallon last week. Portland prices reached $5.07 per gallon, up 7.8 cents per gallon from $4.99 per gallon last week.
GasBuddy, a PDI Technologies company, has served as a fuel savings platform for more than 25 years. With more than 100 million app downloads, GasBuddy provides real-time prices at more than 150,000 stations. The platform offers savings through Pay with GasBuddy+™ and updates fuel pricing averages 288 times daily, utilizing spotter reports, direct station integrations and transactional data.
Gasoline prices are expected to rise further this week, with diesel also anticipated to increase. Many inland states, including those in the Great Lakes and Plains, could see average gas prices climb to their highest levels since 2022. Price-cycling markets may also experience another round of hikes in the next few days.
