National Average Ticks Up after Refinery Issues in the Midwest PORTLAND, Ore., – Gas prices have surged in some Midwestern states due to refinery issues and that has put some upward pressure on the national average for regular. Here in Oregon, gas prices are edging lower. The switch to winter-blend fuel later this week should…
But storms could send prices higher PORTLAND, Ore., – Gas prices are showing minimal movement this week, leading up to the Labor Day holiday. Oregon is one of 48 states where prices have changed by less than a dime. Slightly lower crude oil prices have helped slow increases at the pumps. However, as Labor Day…
PORTLAND, Ore., – The storm Hilary which battered California and sweltering temperatures across much of the U.S. from Texas to the Great Lakes may impact refinery production. Crude oil prices have moved a little lower and demand for gas in the U.S. has declined in the last week. But we may see reduced output from…
Labor Day bookings increase for the last holiday weekend of summer PORTLAND, Ore., – If you’re traveling for the Labor Day holiday weekend, expect lots of company. AAA booking data for flights, hotels, rental cars and cruises shows Labor Day travel is up compared to last year. Domestic bookings are up 4% and international bookings…
New AAA Research shows 37 million crashes could be prevented over the next 30 years PORTLAND, Ore., – New research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety projects that available driver assistance technologies could prevent approximately 37 million crashes, 14 million injuries, and nearly 250,000 deaths over the next 30 years. This would represent 16%…
The National and Oregon averages have been creeping up for the past month PORTLAND, Ore., – Higher crude oil prices continue to fuel higher pump prices. Gas prices have been inching up since mid-July, after crude oil prices climbed into the upper $70s and low $80s per barrel. In the last month, crude prices have…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Gas prices continue to rise in Oregon and most other states but the rate of increases has slowed. Pump prices climbed this summer due to a rally in crude oil prices and a decrease in refining due to severe heat across much of the U.S. A decrease in demand for gas in…
PORTLAND, Ore., – The national average for regular has jumped to its highest price of the year. Surging crude oil prices and heat-related refinery outages are the major drivers. Most states are seeing double-digit jumps this week, but Oregon is one of only nine states seeing small increases. For the week, the national average jumps…
Oregon is one of only five states with a weekly decline PORTLAND, Ore., – The national average for regular climbs again this week, driven by a rally in crude oil prices and severe heat causing issues at U.S. refineries. Crude oil rose to $79 per barrel this week, the highest price since mid-April. Record-breaking heat…
PORTLAND, Ore., – The national average for regular is edging up this week, due mostly to higher crude oil prices. Crude oil climbed above $76 per barrel last week, the highest price since April. But lower demand is keeping gas price hikes in check, and 16 states, including Oregon, are seeing small declines. For the…