AZ sees fourth-highest surge in gas prices

Maintenance on California oil refineries is contributing to higher prices at Valley gas pumps, according to John Treanor, a AAA spokesman.

Arizona has seen its average gas price increase 38 cents per gallon during the past week — tied for fourth-most in the nation, AAA statistics said.

The spike has a lot to do with California oil refineries going off-line for scheduled and unscheduled inspections and maintenance, Treanor said.

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