Locals in Yuma react to gas prices rising as war with Iran continues

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - Gas prices are on the rise as the war with Iran continues, and locals across Yuma County are sharing their reaction.

According to GasBuddy, the average gas price in Arizona has risen 53.3 cents per gallon in the last week.

Two Yuma locals, Mark Williams and Reba Maxwell, talked about how they feel about the rise in gas prices.

"Well, I'm not happy about it. I wish it would go back down to what it was maybe a couple of months ago," Williams expressed.

"I mean...what got to buy gas, so what can I do?" Maxwell said.

Drivers all across America have felt the price at the pump increase as the national average for gas prices has also risen by 51.1 cents across the country following the strikes in Iran.