Gasoline Demand Falls to Lowest Level in Four Months

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Demand for gasoline in the U.S. has dropped significantly this month to its lowest level since mid-June, and gasoline stocks have increased. Falling demand and rising supplies are putting downward pressure on pump prices in most states including Oregon.

Find details and graphics in the news release.

For the week, the national average for regular loses a penny to $2.15 a gallon. The Oregon average slips half a cent to $2.58.

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State Launches Construction Loan Guarantee Program

Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) and the Network for Oregon Affordable Housing (NOAH) launch the Construction Loan Guarantee (CLG) Program. The program decreases risk to lenders, making it easier for developers to access construction loans to build affordable homes for people with low to moderate incomes. “This program is a critical step toward addressing