Gasoline prices in Vancouver rose slightly in the past week in advance of Labor Day weekend, though prices remain notably lower than the same time last year.
A survey of gasoline prices by AAA showed average prices for regular unleaded rose to $2.523 a gallon, up from $2.486 the week previous but well below $2.912 a year ago. The national average for regular unleaded rose four cents to $2.22 a gallon, while the Oregon average added 2 cents to $2.46.