Portland, OR
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Portland, OR · OR average $4.98/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Portland (97209)
The Pearl District makes up most of this ZIP, a former warehouse quarter turned dense, walkable neighborhood just northwest of downtown, hemmed in by the Willamette River and the Interstate 405 freeway. It is one of the most car-optional pockets in the city, which means fewer gas stations than you would find in a typical suburb.
Because pumps are scarce in this high-rise, high-foot-traffic area, the handful of stations near the 405 edges and the arterials feeding the neighborhood tend to price for convenience and captive demand. Oregon's gas tax of 40 cents a gallon, among the steepest state rates in the nation, only adds to the cost.
Drivers based in the Pearl often do better crossing 405 into Northwest Portland or heading toward the inner east side, where stations are more numerous and the competition keeps prices closer to the metro norm rather than the downtown premium.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 97209
- 1. Radio Cab at 1613 NW Kearney St offers regular at $5.29/gal (0.3 mi away).
- 2. Chevron at 400 W Burnside St offers regular at $5.99/gal (0.8 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
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How to save more on gas in Portland
1. Use warehouse clubs
Costco and Sam’s Club typically price 15-25 cents per gallon below nearby stations. Membership pays for itself within a few fill-ups.
2. Fill up early in the week
Stations often raise prices Thursday for weekend demand. Fill up Monday through Wednesday to avoid the lift.
3. Keep tires properly inflated
Properly inflated tires improve fuel economy by up to 3 percent at current prices. Check pressure once a month.
4. Check back tomorrow
Prices can shift 10-20 cents overnight during volatile markets. A quick check before you leave home avoids paying yesterday’s spike.
5. Pay cash at split-pricing stations
Stations with cash and credit split pricing typically save an average of 10 cents per gallon when you pay cash.
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About gas prices in Oregon
Oregon's state gas tax is around 38 cents per gallon, plus a clean fuels program that adds a few additional cents to support emissions reductions. The state has no in-state refining capacity and pulls supply from BP Cherry Point and HollyFrontier Anacortes refineries in Washington plus barge shipments. Until 2023, Oregon was one of two states (the other being New Jersey) that restricted self-service gasoline statewide. The state legislature relaxed the rule in 2023 to allow self-service across most counties. Portland, Eugene, and Salem see relatively competitive pricing. Costco (in Portland and Eugene), Fred Meyer (Kroger), Safeway, and Sam's Club lead on value across Portland, Salem, Eugene, and Bend metros. Eastern Oregon (Bend, Pendleton) typically runs 10 to 20 cents above the Willamette Valley due to longer supply distances.