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Washington truckers taking Dept. of Ecology to court over fuel surcharges

Gas Prices

Want to avoid the heaviest July Fourth traffic in Oregon? Here are the best days to leave, come back

Oregon's gas prices aren't as high as last July Fourth, but AAA said it expects the number of Oregonians traveling for the holiday to exceed pre-pandemic levels.
Gas Prices

Here's why Washington state has the most expensive gas in the U.S.

According to AAA, a gallon of unleaded gasoline costs $4.98 in Washington state, up from $4.61 one month ago.
Travel

Fourth of July travel in Portland: Best times to leave, best times to return

Marie Dodds of AAA said the busiest traffic "crunch times" for the Fourth of July holiday will be during the afternoon on Wednesday, June 28 and Thursday, June 29.
Gas Prices

Rising gas prices in Oregon expected to slow down soon

Crude oil prices, a summer fuel blend and demand are causing a rise in prices at the pump. AAA says we should reach the spring peak within weeks.
Nation World

Average gas prices near $4 after 50-day decline

The national average reached $4.16 on Wednesday, falling 86 cents from the record $5.02 in mid-June, according to AAA.
Traffic

Oregon gas prices fall slightly, but average remains well above $5 per gallon

The average price of a gallon of regular gas in Oregon has dropped about 12 cents from a month ago.
Nation World

Average US gasoline price falls 19 cents to $4.86 per gallon

The average price at the pump is down 24 cents over the past month. But it’s $1.66 higher than it was one year ago.
Local News

Experts help navigate EV purchases during car shortage, gas price surge

With new car prices up 12.6% and used car prices up 16% over the past year, is it worth tracking down high-demand electric vehicles right now? Experts weighed in.
Gas Prices

WA, OR leaders skeptical about pausing gas taxes

Democratic governors of Washington and Oregon indicated they were unlikely to pass gas tax 'holidays,' even if the federal gas tax is eventually temporarily halted.
Gas Prices

Proposals for gas tax 'holiday' gets pushback at state, national level

Prices have skyrocketed for Americans at the pump, but some lawmakers don't believe suspending the tax is a viable solution.
Ukraine

How much oil was coming from Russia to Washington’s refineries?

Washington state receives about 9% of its oil from other countries, according to an expert.

A third of Oregon's college students are now first-generation attendees, data shows

Portland cemetery sues woman to move her son's grave after selling the burial site twice

Showers Thursday

'Still got a long way to go': Recent rain welcomed after abnormally dry year in Washington

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Washington truckers taking Dept. of Ecology to court over fuel surcharges

Want to avoid the heaviest July Fourth traffic in Oregon? Here are the best days to leave, come back

Here's why Washington state has the most expensive gas in the U.S.

Fourth of July travel in Portland: Best times to leave, best times to return

Rising gas prices in Oregon expected to slow down soon

Average gas prices near $4 after 50-day decline

Oregon gas prices fall slightly, but average remains well above $5 per gallon

Average US gasoline price falls 19 cents to $4.86 per gallon

Experts help navigate EV purchases during car shortage, gas price surge

WA, OR leaders skeptical about pausing gas taxes

Proposals for gas tax 'holiday' gets pushback at state, national level

How much oil was coming from Russia to Washington’s refineries?

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