Oregon — Oregon drivers are once again paying some of the highest gasoline prices in the country, according to new data from AAA’s State Gas Price Averages and the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
As of this week, Oregon’s average for regular unleaded sits well above the national average, continuing a trend that has persisted for years across West Coast markets. AAA data show that only California, Washington, Nevada, Alaska, and Hawaii consistently post higher prices.
How Oregon Compares
AAA’s daily state-by-state averages indicate that the national average remains significantly lower than the West Coast region. While Oregon’s price is elevated, it falls in the middle of the Pacific states, largely shaped by shared fuel infrastructure and supply patterns.
Neighboring Washington and California continue to lead the nation in cost due to tighter fuel formulation requirements, higher taxes, and limited refining capacity. Oregon’s prices, while lower than those two states, remain well above the U.S. average and most inland regions.
Diesel Prices Show Similar Pattern
Diesel prices remain elevated across the Pacific region as well. EIA data show the West Coast excluding California as one of the priciest diesel markets in the country, with Oregon closely tracking that regional trend. National diesel averages remain significantly lower.
Outlook
For drivers, the combination of AAA’s daily reporting and weekly EIA national trends provides a clearer picture: Oregon’s fuel market remains tied to broader West Coast dynamics—structurally higher than most states, but consistently below California and Washington.
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