Gas prices in the Valley rose another 25 cents this week, climbing to $4.37 a gallon according to a release from AAA Arizona on July 23 — and this time, the Chandler area wasn't immune to the effects of the hike.
“Rising crude oil prices are behind the spike at the pump,” said Aldo Vazquez, spokesperson for AAA Mountain West Group. “Volatility along the Strait of Hormuz and instability in the region have pushed oil prices into the $90 per barrel range and could continue driving up costs during the second half of the summer.”
In Chandler, the best non-club finds for 87 octane were, as of July 25, according to gasbuddy.com, the 76 station at 2025 E. Chandler Blvd. was at $4.23 per gallon. It had been at $3.97 on July 17.
