PORTLAND, Ore., – More consumers are interested in electric vehicles but the higher price of new EVs can be a roadblock. AAA is out with its Used EV Buyer’s Guide for those who want an EV but need more affordable options. The AAA Used EV Buyer’s Guide includes information such as ownership costs of EVs,…
PORTLAND, Ore., – The recent run of daily one-half- to four-cent increases has slowed but higher global crude oil prices and increased demand for gas in the U.S. still pushed pump prices higher. For the week, the national average for regular unleaded adds six cents to $3.51. The Oregon average also gains six cents to…
Oregon has fifth-smallest weekly gain, third-largest monthly drop and second-largest yearly decline in the nation PORTLAND, Ore., – Drivers appear to be taking advantage of milder winter weather across much of the country by fueling up and driving more. The increase in demand for gasoline and more expensive crude oil have pushed pump prices higher.…
Oregon has third-largest monthly and yearly drops in the nation PORTLAND, Ore., – The short days and winter weather of January are making people drive less, lowering gasoline demand. But the price of crude oil has climbed higher as fears of a global recession ease. This is putting upward pressure on pump prices. For the…
Oregon has largest week-over-week decline in the nation PORTLAND, Ore., – The recent surge in pump prices in other parts of the country caused by winter storms and robust holiday road travel may be hitting the brakes. Increases in the national average and impacted states have flattened, while other states, such as Oregon, are seeing…
Oregon is one of only 10 states with a weekly decline PORTLAND, Ore., – The late December winter storm that slammed much of the country with snow, ice and frigid temperatures caused gas prices to spike, as refineries as far south as Texas and the Gulf Coast were forced to shut down temporarily. The storm…
Updated 1/3/2023 Oregon is one of only 10 states with a weekly decline PORTLAND, Ore., – The late December winter storm that slammed much of the country with snow, ice and frigid temperatures caused gas prices to spike, as refineries as far south as Texas and the Gulf Coast were forced to shut down temporarily.…
The Hyundai Palisade and its cousin the Kia Telluride have been some of the most sought-after vehicles in the U.S. since they were introduced in 2019. Now both models get a mid-cycle refresh that makes them even better. Base Price: $42,150As Tested: $44,060Horsepower: 291Mileage: 19 mpg city/25 mpg highway/21 mpg combined The Hyundai Palisade is…
December 21, 2022 PORTLAND, Ore. – With snow, ice and record-cold temperatures expected for the Portland area and much of Oregon, AAA Oregon/Idaho urges drivers to be prepared for winter driving conditions. The National Weather Service in Portland says the forecast looks increasingly wintry for even lower elevations of northwest Oregon as cold air moves…
Updated December 15, 2022 PORTLAND, Ore., – AAA projects 112.7 million Americans (33.8% of the population) will travel for the Christmas and New Year holidays. This is up 3.3% from 2021 and closing in on pre-pandemic numbers. About 1.6 million Oregonians will pack their sleighs for a holiday trip. 2022 is expected to be the…