Average retail gasoline prices in Oregon have risen 30.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.75/gallon yesterday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,307 gas outlets in Oregon.

This compares with the national average that has increased 12.0 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.42/gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.

Gerry O'Brien is the editor for The Herald and News. Email him at gobrien@heraldandnews.com or follow him in Twitter at  @gerry_obrien1