Gasoline Prices Remain Above $5.60 in Pacific County

Diesel also sees steep increase across Washington state

Mar. 30, 2026 at 5:22pm

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The average regular gasoline price in Pacific County, Washington stood at $5.611 on March 30, 2026, the third highest in the state behind San Juan County at $6.204 and King County at $5.613. Diesel prices also saw a significant increase, averaging $6.56 statewide, up from $6.405 the previous week and $4.43 a year earlier.

Why it matters

High fuel prices have a significant impact on consumers and businesses, affecting everything from commuting costs to the prices of goods and services. The continued rise in both gasoline and diesel prices is a concerning economic trend that is squeezing household budgets and putting pressure on the region's economy.

The details

The average regular gasoline price in Pacific County has remained relatively unchanged from the previous week, when it stood at $5.610. The statewide average of $5.33 was up from $5.274 a week earlier and $4.176 a year prior. Diesel prices have also seen a steep increase, averaging $6.56 statewide on March 30, up from $6.405 the previous week and $4.43 a year earlier. Across the Columbia River in Clatsop County, Oregon, where fuel taxes are lower, regular gasoline averaged $4.989.

  • The average regular gasoline price in Pacific County was $5.611 on March 30, 2026.
  • The statewide average gasoline price in Washington was $5.33 on March 30, 2026, up from $5.274 the previous week and $4.176 a year earlier.
  • The statewide average diesel price in Washington was $6.56 on March 30, 2026, up from $6.405 the previous week and $4.43 a year earlier.

The players

Pacific County

A county in the state of Washington where gasoline prices have remained above $5.60.

San Juan County

A county in Washington state with the highest average regular gasoline price at $6.204.

King County

A county in Washington state with the second highest average regular gasoline price at $5.613.

Clatsop County

A county in Oregon across the Columbia River from Pacific County, where fuel taxes are lower and the average regular gasoline price was $4.989.

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The takeaway

The continued rise in both gasoline and diesel prices in the Pacific Northwest is a significant economic challenge for consumers and businesses, as high fuel costs impact everything from commuting to the prices of goods and services. The disparity in prices between neighboring counties and states highlights the complex factors that influence regional fuel markets.