Mid Valley Reporter

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 97132 for the week of May 18-24 is $2.47, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.25.

In greater Oregon, the average price is $2.42 and the lowest price is $1.83. Trends show the price as up.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.439 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.403 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $2.54 per gallon – a 10.1 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $3.291.

Data is accurate as of press time, but gas prices have been known to fluctuate on a daily, and even hourly, basis.