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Originally published Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at 11:48 AM

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Wash., Ore., Idaho drivers using less gasoline

A new report finds that drivers in Washington, Oregon and Idaho used 180 million fewer gallons of gasoline between 2007 and 2008, the largest drop since 1980.

A new report finds that drivers in Washington, Oregon and Idaho used 180 million fewer gallons of gasoline between 2007 and 2008, the largest drop since 1980.

Seattle-based Sightline Institute says high gas prices played a role in the reduction, but it's not unusual. Per-capita gas consumption has been dropping in the past decade and is at its lowest level since 1965.

The report says Northwest drivers consumed, on average, 7.4 gallons of gasoline per person per week in 2008. That's less than the year before and about 10 percent below the national average.

Experts at the nonprofit think-tank say drivers are buying more fuel-efficient cars and choosing public transportation.

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Comments (23)
Wonder if the fact that unemployment has increased by 110% in the last couple of years has anything to do with it?  Posted on July 1, 2009 at 8:22 PM by robtr. Jump to comment
I'm sorry but I dont think this is news, of course people are using less gasoline in this economy and lots of people are out of work and...  Posted on July 1, 2009 at 12:34 PM by SnohomishMom. Jump to comment
I heard it rains too.  Posted on July 1, 2009 at 5:43 PM by Mr SnaggleTooth. Jump to comment

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