West PDX Today

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 97077 for the week of August 17-23 is $2.48, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.48.

In greater Portland, the average price is $2.74 and the lowest price is $2.29. Trends show the price as up.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.698 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.66 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $2.661 per gallon – a 3.7 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.