Crude Oil Prices Climb to Nine-month High, Sending Pump

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Retail gas prices are moving up in most states but edging lower in Oregon. Jumps in the price of crude oil and the OPEC decision to slowly increase production led to a number of states seeing pump prices climb. For the week, the national average for regular adds two cents to $2.16 a gallon. The Oregon average ticks down a penny to $2.59.

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Oregon State Parks Updates Rules and Rates

The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission approved several grant recommendations and rule updates, including changes to camping cancellation policy, special access pass program requirements and rate ranges, at its February 24, 2026, virtual meeting. The updated reservation