PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gas prices remain relatively stable as we approach Thanksgiving. with most states seeing prices change by a nickel or less on the week, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday.
The national average for regular gas has seen small ups and downs this fall, while the Oregon average has been mostly declining since mid-September and is at its lowest price since March.
However, an outage at the Olympic Pipeline may send gas prices higher in the Pacific Northwest. For the week, the national average for regular ticks up half a cent to $3.08 a gallon. The Oregon average dips three cents to $3.79 a gallon while Bend's average barely budged, down less than a penny to $3.67 a gallon.
The Olympic Pipeline, the Pacific Northwest’s primary fuel artery, was shut down last week due to a leak near Everett, Washington. BP, the operator of the pipeline, said crews were working to determine the cause.
The system consists of two parallel pipelines in the area, which were completely shut down after the product discharge was discovered, according to a company spokesperson. BP says the pipeline resumed limited operations on Sunday.
The 400-mile pipeline system carries gasoline, diesel and jet fuel from refineries in Washington State to Portland. An outage on the pipeline in September caused gas prices in Oregon and Washington to soar.
“For now, impacts from the latest pipeline shutdown appear to be minimal but that could change depending on how long the outage lasts,” says Marie Dodds, public affairs director for AAA Oregon/Idaho. “So far, the Oregon average has only risen about a cent since the outage occurred. That’s good news for drivers who are expected to hit the road in record numbers for Thanksgiving.
AAA expects record travel for Thanksgiving 2025, with 81.8 million Americans (23.9% of the population) including about 1.17 million Oregonians heading over the river and through the woods for turkey and all the trimmings. This is a 2% increase over last year. Nearly 90% of travelers will drive, more than 7% will fly, and the rest will go by bus, train or take a cruise. Find all the details in the AAA Thanksgiving travel news release.
The Oregon average for regular gas began 2025 at $3.45 a gallon and is currently at $3.79. The highest price of the year so far is $4.297 on September 13 and 14. The lowest price of the year so far is just under $3.45 a gallon on January 2.
The national average began 2025 at $3.06 a gallon and is currently at $3.08. The highest price of the year so far is $3.268 on April 4. The lowest price of the year so far is $3.036 on October 19 and 20.