For the first time in four years, the national average for a gallon of gas has topped the $4 mark, reaching $4.09 a gallon this week, according to a release from AAA Arizona.
In Arizona, gas rose another 7 cents a gallon to average $4.70 a gallon, $1.28 a gallon higher than one year ago. In metro Phoenix, gas jumped 2 cents to $4.94 a gallon, also $1.28 a gallon higher than a year ago
According to gasbuddy.com gas at most stations in Surprise can be found for $4.99 a gallon. The website states the 14 stations it tracks in Surprise all have the same price, but the Safeway at 13884 W. Waddell Road is selling gas for $4.89 a gallon. The Fry’s right next door to the Safeway is selling gas for $4.94 a gallon.
