Salem, OR
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Salem, OR · OR average $4.79/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Salem (97301)
Northeast Salem fills this ZIP, including the busy Lancaster Drive commercial strip in the state capital. Lancaster runs parallel to Interstate 5 and is lined with shopping centers and the Willamette Town Center mall, which makes it the natural corridor for comparing fuel prices.
Salem sits in Marion County in the Willamette Valley, and Oregon's state gas tax, among the higher rates nationally at 40 cents a gallon, applies here as everywhere in the state. Stations along Lancaster compete for a heavy retail and commuter crowd, while the ones positioned right by the I-5 interchanges can price a touch firmer for travelers.
Grocery and high-volume stations on the Lancaster corridor often edge out the smaller neighborhood pumps in the surrounding residential streets. The North Lancaster stretch toward Cordon Road has filled in with newer retail, which adds a few more contenders, so a driver who scans the strip rather than defaulting to one familiar station tends to come out ahead.
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How to save more on gas in Salem
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.