Gas prices in the Valley rose 16 cents this week to $4.94 per gallon 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 Chandler, according to gasbuddy.com as of May 9, the Circle K stores at both 498 S. Arizona Avenue and at 1995 S. Arizona Avenue, along with the QuikTrip at 2010 S. Arizona Avenue, all list $4.79 per gallon for 87 octane.
