GAS PRICES

How are gas prices in Fountain Hills?

Gas prices are seen at the Circle K at 99th Avenue and Bell Road in Sun City on August 21, 2026. Gas prices have soared to an all-time high in the month August, AAA Arizona said on Friday.

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Gas prices in the Valley rose 10 cents this week to settle at $4.54 a gallon, according to AAA Arizona on Friday.

A year ago at this time, consumers were paying $3.52 a gallon.

The national average, at $4.10 a gallon, which is up 4 cents a gallon over last week, means this is the highest gas has ever been in the month of August. So far, the monthly average is $4.06, currently surpassing 2022 when the monthly average for August was $3.97.

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