In Salem, the average price this week jumped 5-cents to a new record high today of $3.42.
(SALEM, Ore. ) - Gas prices in Oregon continue to reach new all-time record highs, while at the same time diesel prices in the state continue to skyrocket according to AAA.
Today, the average statewide price for a gallon of regular unleaded is at $3.461. On Monday, a the new record high was set at $3.462. That's up 4-cents from a week ago. Diesel set a new record high today in the state as the price soared another 14-cents this week to $3.95 a gallon.
In Salem, the average price this week jumped 5-cents to a new record high today of $3.42. Portland-Vancouver, Eugene-Springfield, metro areas have also hit all-time highs at $3.44, and $3.51 respectively. Medford-Ashland is a penny under their all time high with a current average price of $3.53.
Oregon's gas price are the 5th highest in the nation. New Jersey has the cheapest average price at $3.05, while California is at the top at $3.62 a gallon, followed by Hawaii, Washington, and Alaska. The national average today is at $3.28 a gallon. The record high is $3.285, which was set on Sunday.
Analysts say that if oil prices continue to decline -- falling $4.53 to $105.68 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange on Monday -- the cost of gas and diesel should start to level off within the next few weeks.
Reporters note: All prices from AAA Fuel Gauge Report
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