GasBuddy releases weekly gas prices in Arizona

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Average gas prices in Arizona have risen 9.2 cents per gallon since last week.

According to a GasBuddy survey, this averages to $3.39/g as of Monday.

In addition, prices in Arizona are 30.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and 19.0 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.

However, the national average price of diesel fell 2.1 cents, bringing a total of $4.64 per gallon.

Overall, the cheapest station and lowest price in Arizona stands at $2.69/g. On the other hand, the most expensive and highest price ranges to $5.09/g.

This is a difference of $2.40/g.

Historic gas prices

Furthermore, here are the historic gas prices and national average dating back ten years:

• January 9, 2022: $3.58/g (U.S. Average: $3.29/g)
• January 9, 2021: $2.28/g (U.S. Average: $2.32/g)
• January 9, 2020: $2.76/g (U.S. Average: $2.60/g)
• January 9, 2019: $2.66/g (U.S. Average: $2.24/g)
• January 9, 2018: $2.39/g (U.S. Average: $2.49/g)
• January 9, 2017: $2.15/g (U.S. Average: $2.36/g)
• January 9, 2016: $1.96/g (U.S. Average: $1.97/g)
• January 9, 2015: $2.05/g (U.S. Average: $2.16/g)
• January 9, 2014: $3.19/g (U.S. Average: $3.30/g)
• January 9, 2013: $3.03/g (U.S. Average: $3.30/g)

Neighboring areas

Concurrently, here are the neighboring areas and their gas prices:

• Las Vegas- $3.83/g, up 2.4 cents per gallon from last week's $3.81/g.
• Phoenix- $3.43/g, up 12.0 cents per gallon from last week's $3.31/g.
• Tucson- $3.15/g, up 15.0 cents per gallon from last week's $3.00/g.

GasBuddy representative's response

"Last week, the rise in gasoline prices continued, still due to previous refinery outages caused by the cold weather the week of Christmas. However, I'm optimistic that as refiners get back online, we could see the increases slow down as we head into the time of year when gasoline demand is at its weakest," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.

"While gasoline prices have rallied, average diesel prices continue to drift lower, which certainly bodes well for the overall economy. As long as refiners are able to get back online soon from previous cold-weather outages, we could see supply start to recover at the same time demand is weak, which could bring gas prices down again. The window of opportunity, however, is shrinking, and by late February or early March, we'll likely kick off the seasonal rise in gasoline prices."