Arizona Gas Prices Fall But Remain Above U.S. Average

PHOENIX — Arizona gas prices averaged $4.11 per gallon Friday, down roughly 21 cents from last week but 24 cents above the national average, according to AAA.

The national average for regular gasoline stood at $3.87 on Nov. 13, declining nearly 20 cents over the week.

Arizona drivers paid approximately 58 cents less per gallon than a month ago. Nationally, prices dropped about 47 cents during that period.

Despite those declines, both averages remained above last year’s levels. Arizona’s average increased approximately 75 cents, compared with a 79-cent national increase.

Arizona And National Comparison

Regular Gasoline	Arizona	National
Nov. 13	$4.11	$3.87
Previous day	$4.15	$3.91
Week earlier	$4.32	$4.07
Month earlier	$4.69	$4.34
Year earlier	$3.36	$3.08

Prices are per gallon, rounded to the nearest cent. Changes use AAA’s unrounded figures.

Prices Across Arizona

Phoenix-Mesa averaged $4.08 per gallon, while Phoenix proper stood at $4.06. The West Valley averaged $4.03, compared with $4.22 in the East Valley.

Scottsdale drivers faced a $4.33 average. Glendale averaged $4.07, while Peoria stood near $4.

Tucson’s average was $3.81, approximately 30 cents below the statewide figure and six cents below the national average.

Elsewhere, Flagstaff averaged $4.30, Yuma reached $4.18, and Prescott stood at $4.48, according to AAA.

What Drivers Pay

At current averages, 15 gallons of regular gasoline would cost approximately $61.69 in Arizona, compared with $58.09 nationally.

As a result, Arizona drivers would pay $3.60 more for the same purchase.

Meanwhile, diesel averaged $6.13 per gallon statewide, compared with $6.06 nationally. Despite recent declines, Arizona’s diesel average remained approximately $2.43 above its year-earlier level.

AAA updates its fuel-price averages daily. However, individual station prices may differ from these area averages.