GasBuddy: Oregon gas prices rose nearly 7 cents in past week, while U.S. average held steady

Diesel prices continue decline

CHICAGO (KTVZ) -- Average gasoline prices in Oregon have risen 6.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.80/gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy's survey of 1,307 stations in Oregon.

Prices in Oregon are 13.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 15.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.

The national average price of diesel has fallen 6.9 cents in the last week and stands at $4.45 per gallon.

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Oregon was priced at $3.27/g Sunday, while the most expensive was $4.69/g, a difference of $1.42/g.

The national average price of gasoline is unchanged in the last week, averaging $3.37/g Monday. The national average is down 2.7 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 14.5 cents per gallon lower than a year ago, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million weekly price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country.

Historical gasoline prices in Oregon and the national average going back 10 years:
February 20, 2022: $3.96/g (U.S. Average: $3.52/g)
February 20, 2021: $2.77/g (U.S. Average: $2.64/g)
February 20, 2020: $2.89/g (U.S. Average: $2.46/g)
February 20, 2019: $2.63/g (U.S. Average: $2.38/g)
February 20, 2018: $2.81/g (U.S. Average: $2.52/g)
February 20, 2017: $2.53/g (U.S. Average: $2.28/g)
February 20, 2016: $1.89/g (U.S. Average: $1.71/g)
February 20, 2015: $2.42/g (U.S. Average: $2.27/g)
February 20, 2014: $3.31/g (U.S. Average: $3.38/g)
February 20, 2013: $3.65/g (U.S. Average: $3.77/g)

Urban areas and their current gas prices:
Eugene- $3.68/g, up 11.4 cents per gallon from last week's $3.56/g.
Salem- $3.62/g, up 4.2 cents per gallon from last week's $3.58/g.
Portland- $3.92/g, up 4.2 cents per gallon from last week's $3.88/g.

"Motorists across many areas of the country have seen gas prices inching down for another week, while some states have moved higher. We've seen some refinery challenges in pockets of the country, while others are starting the transition to summer gasoline, weighing on prices. For diesel, the outlook remains bright with prices continuing to fall, " said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.

"Oil prices have softened over the last week, helping to limit any upside at the pump, with strong economic data leading to concern that the Fed will continue to use interest rates to slow the economy. This could weaken demand as we head into the peak summer driving season.

"For diesel, the great news is that the most common price in the U.S. for diesel is now $3.99 per gallon, with average prices continuing to drop. In the next couple of weeks, diesel will finally flip to deflationary compared to a year ago, which is excellent news for the economy."

GasBuddy says it is the authoritative voice for gas prices and the only source for station-level data. GasBuddy's survey updates 288 times every day from the most diverse list of sources, covering nearly 150,000 stations nationwide, the most comprehensive and up-to-date in the country. GasBuddy data is accessible at http://prices.GasBuddy.com.

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