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Gas prices climb as August approaches record high

Gas prices are seen at the Circle K located at 59th Avenue and Olive Road in Glendale on August 28, 2026. Gas prices have to soared to an all-time high in the month of August, set to break the record in August of 2022, according to AAA Arizona.

Gas prices are seen at the Circle K located at 59th Avenue and Olive Road in Glendale on August 28, 2026. Gas prices have to soared to an all-time high in the month of August, set to break the record in August of 2022, according to AAA Arizona.

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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.

The cheapest gas in Sun City West is at Fry's, 19403 N. R.H. Johnson Blvd. , for $4.79 a gallon. Chevron, 15059 W. R.H. Johnson Blvd., also has gas for the same price.

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