Gas prices jumped in the Valley another 12 cents a gallon this week, rising to $4.49 per gallon, according to AAA Arizona on Friday.
“August brings some relief at the pump as road trips wind down and fall routines get underway for many families,” said Aldo Vazquez, spokesperson for AAA Mountain West Group. “However, elevated crude oil prices could prevent that seasonal shift from starting just yet.”
The average price in Arizona also rose 11 cents a gallon this week to settle at $4.45 a gallon, while the national average remained flat at $4.10 a gallon.
