East Oregon News

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 97868 for the week of August 3-9 is $2.4, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.35.

In greater Oregon, the average price is $2.63 and the lowest price is $2.19. Trends show the price as down.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.657 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.672 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $2.661 per gallon – a 0.4 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $3.291.

Data is accurate as of press time, but gas prices have been known to fluctuate on a daily, and even hourly, basis.