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Oregon gas prices rise for first time since November. The average gallon of regular now costs $1.93 in Oregon, according to AAA Oregon/Idaho. That's up three cents from a week ago.
In the past month, Oregon's average pump prices have climbed by more than 70 cents. Corrigan, who drives at least 1,000 miles a month, said the increase has already taken a bite out of his weekly grocery bill.