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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.
The average annual cost of operating a car in Oregon -- which benefits from having no sales tax, some of the nation's lowest licensing fees, smart planning, and lower than average insurance rates -- is just $2,204. That's 31 percent less than the national average of $3,201, according to the report. Oregon's annual average cost for taxes and fees per vehicle is just $157, about 85 percent lower than the national average of $1,058, Bankrate said.