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What is the average price for a gallon of gas in Arizona?

As of the most recent data from early 2026, the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Arizona is about $3.03–$3.05 , though prices have been trending higher and by March 2026 the statewide average had climbed to roughly $4.63 per gallon.

Latest numbers and trends

Early 2026

  • In January 2026 , AAA Arizona reported the statewide average at $3.03 per gallon.
  • That was slightly below some parts of the state (for example, Yavapai County at $3.02) but still above the national average at that time ($2.80).

Mid‑2025 to early 2026 context

  • Around August 2025 , the average was about $3.23/gallon , up a few cents from the prior week but down from the previous year.
  • In May 2025 , AAA cited $3.29/gallon as the Arizona average, with Phoenix notably higher at $3.43.
  • By September 2025 , the average had dipped to $2.98/gallon , with Tucson at $2.85 and Flagstaff at $3.17.

2026 spike

  • By March 2026 , prices had surged: the Arizona average was $4.63/gallon , with Phoenix proper around $4.93/gallon.
  • This was about $1.30 higher than a year earlier and roughly 63 cents above the national average at that time.

So if you’re asking “right now” in July 2026, the number is likely still in the mid‑$4s rather than the early‑$3 range reported at the start of the year, unless there’s been a sharp drop since March.

Why prices vary in Arizona

  • City and region : Phoenix and nearby suburbs tend to be higher than Tucson, Yuma, or more rural counties.
  • County differences : Maricopa County often shows higher averages than places like Yuma, which regularly has the cheapest gas in the state.
  • Safeway/AAA reporting lag : AAA figures are averaged over a few days and updated weekly, so the exact number can shift by a few cents week to week.

“Across Arizona, the average price of regular gasoline as of March 26 was $4.63 per gallon, which is approximately $1.30 higher than the previous year.”

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