Statewide, gas prices have increased 74 cents in a month and are 39 cents lower than the same time last year when prices approached all-time highs.
David Wichner Gas prices continued to surge across Arizona and the nation this week as oil prices remained high and supplies fell amid high demand, AAA says.The statewide average gas price jumped a dime in a week to $4.29 per gallon of regular on Friday, while the national average rose 6 cents to $3.50 per gallon.
Yuma had the state's cheapest gas at an average $3.84 per gallon, while Scottsdale had the priciest gas at an average $4.72 per gallon.Arizona has seen a spike in gas prices in recent weeks due to a changeover to a cleaner burning, summer-blend gas required in California and the Phoenix area, amid limited pipeline capacity, according to Gas Buddy analyst Patrick De Haan.
"With maintenance issues interrupting production at the coastal refineries that serve the state, suppliers have faced challenges transporting enough fuel to meet rising demand," Circle K said in a prepared statement, adding that the company is working to resume a normal delivery schedule. Contact senior reporter David Wichner at [email protected] or 520-573-4181. On Twitter: @dwichner. On Facebook: Facebook.
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