Gas prices in the Valley jumped another 15 cents this week to settle at $4.69 a gallon according to AAA Arizona on Friday.
The national average however dropped 2 cents to $4.08 a gallon, but still could set an August record.
“For the first time ever, the national average in August has been above $4 per gallon every day,” said Aldo Vazquez, spokesperson for AAA Mountain West Group in a release. “This month is poised to set a new record as the most expensive August at the pump, surpassing the previous August record set in 2022. However, Arizona has not reached its record high average of $5.38, which was set in June of 2022.”
