Gas Prices Continue their Freefall due to Plummeting Demand; Oregon Average Drops to three-year Low

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Demand for gasoline in the U.S. has fallen to its lowest level since 1993 as Americans are urged to stay at home because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Pump prices are falling in all 50 states.

For the week, the national average for regular unleaded loses eight cents to $1.92 a gallon. The Oregon average also falls eight cents to $2.62.

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Legislative Action Avoids ODOT Layoffs

The Oregon Department of Transportation will avoid layoffs and deep service cuts following the passage of legislation that addresses a $297 million budget shortfall for the agency’s maintenance and operations work. The action prevents layoffs and widespread