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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