Minimal Movement at the Pumps for Now despite Two Storms in the Gulf of Mexico

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Retail gas prices are showing little movement in most states including Oregon again this week even though two storms have given a one-two punch to the Gulf of Mexico, shutting down crude oil production in the region. For the week, the national average adds a penny to $2.19 a gallon. The Oregon average edges up half a cent to $2.67.

Find details and graphics in the news release.

Laura has strengthened into a hurricane and is expected to hammer the Gulf Coast late Wednesday or early Thursday as a Category 3 storm. Marco made landfall in Louisiana Monday evening as a tropical storm.

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Central Oregon Locavore – Holiday Gift Faire

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Postal Service Hiring Event In Bend

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New Deadline To Claim Food Loss From Flat Fire

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