Arizona Gas Prices Dip Slightly, But Remain higher Than Last Year
PHOENIX – Arizona drivers saw a small reprieve at the pump this week, with regular gas prices falling by 2 cents, or 0.7%,to reach a current average of $3.57 per gallon as of September 26.Despite the weekly decrease, prices remain 22 cents higher than they were simultaneously occurring last year, representing a 6.7% increase.
Fluctuations in gas prices directly impact household budgets,travel costs,and the overall economy. The current dip offers temporary relief, but the year-over-year increase signals ongoing economic pressures for consumers. Experts will continue to monitor global oil markets, seasonal demand, and refinery activity to predict future price trends. Arizona’s most expensive gas is currently found in Scottsdale,averaging $3.96 per gallon.
Arizona Gas Price Breakdown
* Regular Gas (Current): $3.57
* Week Change: -$0.02 (-0.7%)
* Year Change: +$0.22 (+6.7%)
* Historical high: $5.39 (June 17, 2022)
Diesel prices also saw a slight decrease, dropping by 1 cent (0.3%) to $3.65 per gallon. Year-over-year, diesel is up 5 cents (1.5%), with a historical high of $5.94 recorded on June 19, 2022.
Regional Price Variations Within Arizona
Several metropolitan areas within Arizona are experiencing higher-than-average gas prices:
- Scottsdale: $3.96
- Peoria: $3.93
- East Valley: $3.89
- West Valley: $3.87
- Glendale: $3.86
- Phoenix proper: $3.85
- Phoenix-Mesa: $3.84
- Lake Havasu-Kingman: $3.29
- Flagstaff: $3.27
- Yuma: $3.26
- Pima County: $3.25
- Tucson: $3.24
- Prescott: $3.24
- Sierra Vista-Douglas: $3.19
National gas Price Landscape
Compared to other states, Arizona’s gas prices are relatively moderate. The states with the least expensive gas are:
- Oklahoma: $2.65
- Mississippi: $2.68
- Louisiana: $2.72
The states with the most expensive gas are:
- california: $4.65
- Washington: $4.57
- Hawaii: $4.48
- Oregon: $4.21
- Nevada: $3.90
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