GasBuddy releases gas price update for the state of Arizona

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Since last week, the average gasoline prices in Arizona have fallen 20.8 cents per gallon.

According to a GasBuddy report, this ranges to $3.66/g.

Not only that, prices in Arizona are 57.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago, and 6.4 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.

Plus, the national average price of diesel fell to 14.9 cents, standing at $4.91/g.

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Furthermore, the cheapest station in Arizona and the lowest price was $2.89/g as of Sunday.

On the other hand, the most expensive and highest price was $5.99/g.

This is an overall difference of $3.10/g.

Historical gas prices and the national average

Additionally, here are the historical gas prices and national average dating back ten years:

• December 12, 2021: $3.73/g (U.S. Average: $3.32/g)
• December 12, 2020: $2.20/g (U.S. Average: $2.15/g)
• December 12, 2019: $2.87/g (U.S. Average: $2.58/g)
• December 12, 2018: $2.77/g (U.S. Average: $2.39/g)
• December 12, 2017: $2.43/g (U.S. Average: $2.45/g)
• December 12, 2016: $2.08/g (U.S. Average: $2.21/g)
• December 12, 2015: $1.98/g (U.S. Average: $2.01/g)
• December 12, 2014: $2.51/g (U.S. Average: $2.59/g)
• December 12, 2013: $3.12/g (U.S. Average: $3.24/g)
• December 12, 2012: $3.22/g (U.S. Average: $3.31/g)

Neighboring areas

Correspondingly, here are some neighboring areas and their gas prices:

• Las Vegas- $4.14/g, down 23.0 cents per gallon from last week's $4.37/g.
• Phoenix- $3.78/g, down 25.3 cents per gallon from last week's $4.03/g.
• Tucson- $3.21/g, down 10.3 cents per gallon from last week's $3.31/g.

GasBuddy representative responds

"Not only has the decline in gasoline prices lasted five straight weeks, with again every state seeing a weekly decline in its average, but average diesel prices have fallen in 49 states over the last week as well. The relief is saving Americans roughly $20 per fill-up compared to six months ago," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.

"On the previously hard-hit West Coast, average prices have fallen nearly $2 per gallon since October. Fifteen states now have average gasoline prices of $2.99 or less, with several more to join this week. We remain on schedule to see the national average gas price fall below $3 by Christmas, with diesel set to fall 50 cents to $1 per gallon over the next six weeks or so. While the Keystone Pipeline shutdown has been getting some attention, motorists need not worry much about the oil-carrying pipeline for now. There is no expected impact to gasoline prices as of now."