EUGENE, Ore. — Gasoline prices in Eugene have decreased by 4.8 cents per gallon over the past week, now averaging $3.44 per gallon, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 78 stations in the area. This marks a 5.6-cent drop from a month ago, although prices remain 13.2 cents higher than the same time last year. The cheapest station in Eugene was priced at $2.99 per gallon Sunday, while the most expensive reached $3.95 per gallon.
Nationally, the average price of gasoline has fallen by 5 cents per gallon in the last week, now averaging $2.90 per gallon. This is a decrease of 17.6 cents from a month ago and 7.3 cents lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has also decreased by 5.1 cents, standing at $3.671 per gallon.
Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, noted, “Gas prices continued to decline in most states last week, while some price cycling states saw temporary spikes to restore margins. With the national average falling further, we’re now at multi-year lows heading into Christmas. Diesel prices are also easing, and in the cheapest cities, averages have dipped into the low-$2 range—with a few stations still offering gas under $2 per gallon. Barring any major disruptions, prices are likely to stay relatively low into the new year.”…