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Northwest Gas Use
5:01 pm
Fri August 31, 2012

Gasoline Consumption Drops In Oregon, Washington

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Weekly gasoline use per person in Washington and Oregon has fallen to its lowest level in nearly 50 years.

A survey by the website GasBuddy.com finds gasoline prices at the pump are stabilizing in the Northwest going into Labor Day weekend. Unfortunately, they're stabilizing right around $4 per gallon for regular unleaded on average statewide . If it's any consolation, a study by a think tank in Seattle finds gasoline consumption in Oregon and Washington is "on a gentle downward slide."

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