Arizona gasoline prices have fallen, according to a weekly update

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Average gasoline prices in Arizona have fallen 12.6 cents per gallon in the last week.

Comparatively, the national average price of gasoline has fallen 5.4 cents per gallon last week, averaging $3.86/g as of Monday.

However, according to a survey of 2,269 stations, prices in Arizona are 49.0 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.

Not only that, the national average price of diesel has increased 18.7 cents last week and stands at $5.06 per gallon.

Furthermore, the cheapest station and lowest price in Arizona is $3.35/g. Conversely, the most expensive and highest in the state stands at $5.40/g. That is a difference of $2.05/g.

Historical gas prices in Arizona

Moreover, here are some gas prices in Arizona and their national average going back ten years:

• October 17, 2021: $3.33/g (U.S. Average: $3.30/g)
• October 17, 2020: $2.26/g (U.S. Average: $2.16/g)
• October 17, 2019: $2.90/g (U.S. Average: $2.67/g)
• October 17, 2018: $2.97/g (U.S. Average: $2.86/g)
• October 17, 2017: $2.44/g (U.S. Average: $2.45/g)
• October 17, 2016: $2.15/g (U.S. Average: $2.23/g)
• October 17, 2015: $2.23/g (U.S. Average: $2.26/g)
• October 17, 2014: $3.11/g (U.S. Average: $3.13/g)
• October 17, 2013: $3.24/g (U.S. Average: $3.35/g)
• October 17, 2012: $3.70/g (U.S. Average: $3.75/g)

Neighboring areas

Additionally, here are some neighboring areas and their current gas prices:

• Las Vegas- $5.20/g, down 18.5 cents per gallon from last week's $5.38/g.
• Phoenix- $4.79/g, down 20.0 cents per gallon from last week's $4.99/g.
• Tucson- $3.68/g, down 1.7 cents per gallon from last week's $3.70/g.

GasBuddy representative's remarks

"After a sharp rise in the national average over the last few weeks, we've seen an abrupt, yet expected decline as refinery issues have eased in the West and Great Lakes, overpowering some increases elsewhere. Though at the same time, diesel prices have soared," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.

"We'll see a continued sharp drop in gas prices on the West Coast, including areas like Las Vegas and Phoenix, which are supplied by refiners in California, as refinery outages have been addressed. The Great Lakes will see prices drift lower as BP's Whiting refinery is soon to complete maintenance. In addition, oil prices have cooled off slightly after OPEC+'s decision to cut production, and that should slow increases elsewhere. Diesel and heating oil prices are likely to continue to rise as extremely low inventories of middle of the barrel products like these two push prices higher."