Clatsop County news briefs for Nov. 12, 2026

Gas prices dip nationally and statewide; still higher than before Iran conflict began According to AAA, gas prices in all 50 states, including Oregon, are lower this week. The national average price for regular gas fell below $4 a gallon for the first time since July 19. Seasonal factors are the major drivers of lower pump prices, including less expensive winter-blend fuel, the typical seasonal decline in demand, plus increased output from refineries as maintenance concludes. Lower crude oil prices below $90 per barrel are also putting downward pressure on pump prices. For the week, the national average for regular gasoline fell by 17 cents to $3.98 a gallon. In Oregon, the average price dropped by 15 cents to $4.62 a gallon. In Astoria, gas was $4.69 a gallon for regular at Shell Mini Mart and $4.50 at Joe’s Mobile on Wednesday. Still, gas prices remain significantly higher than they were before the conflict with Iran began. The national average for regular gas was $2.98 on Feb.

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