Price of gasoline ‘painful’ for Pacific Northwesterners who drive for work By Crystal Ligori (OPB), Kyra Buckley (OPB) and Donald Orr (OPB)March 27, 2026 11:05 p.m.High gasoline prices send ripple effects through the economy, and those who drive as part of their jobs are among the first to feel the ramifications. 📨 Daily news in your inboxSign up today for OPB’s “First Look” – your daily guide to the most important news and culture stories from around the Northwest.EmailPlease leave this field blankSign up