TUCSON, AZ — Soaring oil prices mean more pain at the pump for Arizona residents, with the average gas price creeping toward the $4 mark across the state.
In Arizona the average gallon of gas cost was around $3.90 Thursday, according to information from the American Automobile Association. The average price in Tucson was $3.82.
The average cost of a gallon of gas in Arizona has increased 15 cents in the past week, 28 cents in the last month and 90 cents in the past year, according to AAA.
But you can still save quite a bit if you know where to look in Tucson.
According to GasBuddy, the cheapest gas in Tucson is selling for $3.45 per gallon at Arco, 2450 E. Valencia Road. Here are some other places you can save in and around Tucson:
- Circle K, 1675 N. Wilmot Road, $3.49 per gallon
- Walmart, 2565 E. Commerce Center Place, $3.54 per gallon
- KJ’s Convenient Shop, 15150 W. Ajo Way, $3.54 per gallon
The recent climb in pump prices is primarily attributable to the high cost of crude oil, according to AAA. Moderating winter weather and optimism over a possible decline in COVID-19 cases have led to an increase in gas demand.
“More drivers fueling up here coupled with a persistent tight supply of oil worldwide provides the recipe for higher prices at the pump,” AAA spokesperson Andrew Gross said in a news release. “And unfortunately for consumers, it does not appear that this trend will change anytime soon.”
At a news conference last week, GasBuddy representatives said gas prices could go up by as much as 50 cents in the coming months.
Eric Heyl, Patch Staff, contributed to this article
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