Olympic Pipeline

A brief shutdown of the Olympic Pipeline last week triggered sharp fuel price increases across Oregon. Triple A Oregon reports the statewide average for regular gasoline jumped 22 cents to $3.91, far above the three‑cent national rise to $2.95.

The pipeline delivers the majority of Oregon’s gasoline, diesel and other fuels from a refining hub in the Seattle area.

Oregon's governor declared a state of emergency Monday to ensure that enough fuel arrives to the state while the Olympic Pipeline, which supplies more than 90% of the state's fuel, remains shut down due to a leak ahead of Thanksgiving travel.

Oregon and Washington have historically had higher gas prices than most of the country. There are several reasons why.