Gas prices in the Valley rose 16 cents this week to $4.94 a gallon this week as tensions in the middle East continued to impact prices.
During the same period last year, gas was at $3.43 a gallon, showing a $1.52 increase over the previous year. One month ago, gas was one cent more at $4.95 a gallon.
In Gilbert, the median price rose to $4.95 per gallon. The cheapest gas in town was to be found at the warehouse clubs — Sam's Club at Gilbert Road and Houston Avenue was $4.44, and Costco at Arizona Avenue and Baseline was $4.49.
