Gas prices continue to rise in the Valley, state

By Jeff Wendt
Mail

Gas prices rose by another seven cents this week in Arizona to $3.26 a gallon, and in the Phoenix area rose to $3.47 a gallon according to AAA Arizona.

The prices are 14 cents lower than this time last year, and the national price went up more than five cents to $2.98.

“Refineries are beginning the process of producing summer-blend gasoline, which contains pricier additives to help reduce evaporation during warmer months,” said AAA Mountain West Group spokesperson Julian Paredes in a release. “Gas demand is also expected to increase next month as spring break season kicks off and more drivers take road trips.”

Arizona is now the seventh most expensive state in the nation, with California ($4.63), Hawaii ($4.40), Washington ($4.35), Oregon ($3.92), Nevada ($3.71), Alaska ($3.59) being higher.

In Maricopa County, the cheapest gas price belongs to AM/PM at 83rd Avenue and West Thunderbird Road at $2.93 a gallon, according to GasBuddy.com.

The cheapest gas prices around town include:

• Gilbert — $2.94 (Sam’s Club, Gilbert Road and East Houston Avenue)

• Tempe — $2.94 (Sam’s Club, Tempe Marketplace)

• Sun City — $2.97 (AM/PM, 103rd Avenue and Grand Avenue)

• Phoenix — $2.97 (AM/PM, 27th Avenue and West McDowell Road)

• Peoria — $2.98 (Walmart, 79th Avenue and West Peoria Road)

• Glendale — $2.98 (Mohsen Oil, 75th Avenue and West Glendale Road)

• Mesa — $3.06 (Marathon, 70th Street and East Southern Avenue)

• Chandler — $3.08 (AM/PM, West Chandler Heights Road and South Arizona Avenue)

• Scottsdale — $3.09 (Walmart, North Northsight Boulevard and Arriba Drive)

• Surprise — $3.12 (Costco, West Waddell Road and North Sarival Avenue)

• Paradise Valley — $3.19 (Costco, 48th Street and East Cactus Road)

• Queen Creek — $3.21 (Costco, South Ellsworth and Queen Creek Road)

• Goodyear — $3.39 (Safeway, North Estrella Parkway and West Van Buren Street)

• Litchfield Park — $3.49 (Fry’s, 137th Avenue and West Camelback Road)

• Cave Creek — $3.49 (Chevron, 55th Street and East Carefree Highway)

• Fountain Hills — $3.59 (Chevron, East Shea Boulevard and North Saguaro Boulevard)

Jeff Wendt
Reporter | Phoenix/Cave Creek

jwendt@iniusa.org

Meet Jeff
Jeff Wendt started at Independent Newsmedia in January 2023, after 25 years working for Gannett and The Arizona Republic. Started as a high school sports scoretaker, worked up to reporting high school sports and then became an associate high school sports editor in 2002. Also worked in the Design Studio as a copy editor.

Community: Jeff serves on the Board of Elders at his local church.

Education: Arizona State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication

Random fact: Attended Game 2 of the 2001 World Series.

Hobbies: Playing video games (yes still the kid in me), watching reality TV, playing poker.