West PDX Today

The average cost for a gallon of midgrade unleaded gas in or near zip code 97005 for the week of January 20-26 is $3.15, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.93.

In greater Portland, the average price is $3.12 and the lowest price is $2.59. Trends show the price as up.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $3.124 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $3.144 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $3.231 per gallon – a 10.7 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.