Cheaper gas makes great present

Valley motorists are getting the best present of 2022 — cheaper gas.

In June, the highest recorded average price in the Valley was $5.38 per gallon, according to AAA.

Now, some Valley pumps have dipped below $3 per gallon around the Phoenix area.

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