Yuma locals notice higher gas prices during Memorial Day weekend

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - As holiday travelers start hitting the road for the Memorial Day weekend, Arizona gas prices are the highest they’ve been in four years.

Some local gas stations have gas prices at $4.43 as of May 22.

According to AAA, the average in Arizona is $4.81 per gallon, which is $1.40 more than last year.

Some locals are feeling the difference.

“I just moved to Arizona from California so that’s a less of a shock to me to my bank, but nevertheless, this is getting out of the hand," said Scott Newell, a Yuma local.

“My gasoline takes 22 miles to a gallon, therefore I have bout $60 to get my car filled. Before all the gas prices went up, it took $40 to fill my gas so it’s gouging my money for sure," said Lauren Mackey, another local.

Locals we spoke to said they have to make some adjustments on their budget to pump some gas and get out town this holiday weekend

“Got to think about a little bit more but you have to have gas you have to pay one way or the other," expressed Newell.

“Just go with flow honestly, I have to pay t get to wherever I have to go," said Mackey.

If you want to save on gas, AAA recommends avoid speeding, remove unnecessary weight from your car and check the tire pressure.