Week ending May 30: Lowest premium gas in Deschutes County reaches $4.99

Laura V. Swett, Chairman of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
Laura V. Swett, Chairman of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
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Deschutes County had one gas station selling premium gas at the lowest price of $4.99 per gallon during the week ending May 30, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.

Premium gas prices averaged $5.62 per gallon in Deschutes County.

GasBuddy reports show that premium gas was available at 37 of the 55 reported gas stations in Deschutes County.

The average reported price for a gallon of premium gas in Oregon was $5.75, down from the previous week.

According to analyses by Time Magazine, fuel prices in the United States have remained elevated and volatile in 2026 as global oil markets react to geopolitical tensions involving Iran and concerns about potential shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. National gasoline prices remained above $4 per gallon in April, while diesel prices also climbed sharply as oil traders monitored instability affecting global fuel supplies. Analysts say prices are likely to rise further in the near term as uncertainty persists and supply risks remain, with additional increases expected unless shipping flows through key transit routes are restored.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration said gasoline prices continue to react to both international oil markets and domestic fuel supply conditions. Analysts monitoring the energy market have pointed to refinery utilization rates, U.S. crude oil inventories, OPEC+ production policies and seasonal driving demand as factors influencing fuel costs in 2026, particularly during periods of refinery outages or shipping disruptions affecting global oil supplies.

Gas price data reflects cash payments. Some stations may charge higher prices for credit card transactions due to processing fees, though such surcharges are prohibited in some states and territories.

Data is accurate as of press time, but gas prices have been known to fluctuate on a daily, and even hourly, basis.

Lowest Reported Premium Gas Prices in Cities Associated With Deschutes County in Week Ending May 30

Information in this article was obtained from GasBuddy. The source data can be found here.



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