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Gasoline prices across the nation continue to drop, but at a slower
pace than in previous weeks.
In the past week, the average price in Oregon fell by 4 cents to
$3.08. The national average dropped almost 3 cents per gallon to
$2.98.
"The statewide average can be a bit deceiving," said Elliott Eki, AAA
Oregon public affairs director. "In the Portland metropolitan area,
consumers will find prices as low as $2.83 per gallon, so motorists
should shop around for the best price."
With the Fourth of July holiday right around the corner, fuel pricing
will be tested in coming days. AAA's annual holiday survey projects a
record high 41 million Americans will travel more than 50 miles from
home during the Fourth, even though it falls midweek. According to the
survey, 35 million plan to travel by automobile, and that will
increase fuel demand, which could stall or reverse the downward trend
in pump prices.
Oregon and South Dakota tie for the 16th-highest statewide average
gasoline price in the nation at $3.08. Hawaii tops the list at $3.41,
followed by Connecticut at $3.20 and New Mexico at $3.21. California's
statewide average price, $3.19, ranks fourth-highest. Idaho's average
price is $3.16, Nevada's is $3.14 and Washington's is down to $3.11.
Twenty-nine states now have average prices below $3; South Carolina
has the lowest at $2.78.
The national average diesel price inched up to $2.91 per gallon. In
California, diesel averages $3.18 per gallon; in Washington it is
$3.02; in Idaho, it is $2.94; and in Nevada it is $3.06. Oregon's
average diesel price held steady at $2.88 per gallon.

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