Gas prices in Arizona are stable, unlike the national trend that has seen some states drop up to 12 cents.
Arizona gas prices averaged $4.70 a gallon on Thursday, the same as last week’s average. According to AAA data. The state beat the nation’s highest gasoline price in California by just 14 cents.
But a month ago, gas prices in Arizona averaged $4.30 a gallon, so the rise represents a significant boost for commuters across the state.
What is the national average price of gasoline?
The US national average gas price is $3.57 a gallon, down about 6 cents from last week. Arizona prices drop by $1 and some by more.
The west coast has the highest gas prices, especially in California at $4.84 per gallon. Arizona is closely followed by Washington at $4.59 per gallon, up 13 cents from last week. According to AAA.
What is the average gas price in Arizona?
The average gas price in Arizona is $4.70 per gallon. According to AAA data.
At this time last year, the average gas price in the state was $4.58 per gallon, not far below this week’s average.
Where is the cheapest gas in Arizona?
The most expensive gas statewide can be found in Maricopa County with an average of $5.04.
Residents of Phoenix, Mesa, West Valley, and East Valley can expect to pay that amount. The least expensive area in Maricopa County is Phoenix Mesa, where residents can expect to pay $5 for the pump. Scottsdale is the most expensive, averaging $5.10 per gallon.
Prices start to fall outside the Phoenix area. Pima County is just behind Maricopa County’s high gas prices, which average $4.74. Flagstaff averages $4.34 and Tucson averages $4.73.
Gas in Cochise County averages $3.92 per gallon, making it the cheapest area to get gas in the state.
