Gas prices in Yuma are more expensive than the state average

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Being in the middle of the holiday season, many people are traveling, however, Yuma County has some above-average gas prices, adding to the expenses.

According to Triple A, the national average for one gallon of gas is $3.12, while in Yuma, it's a little higher at $3.38.

That's even higher than the state average, which is $3.27.

“It’s going to affect a lot of people locally it's you know very… you see a lot of vehicles on the road but you don’t see as many as you used to and it's all because of the gas prices,” said Yuma local Bill Hodges.

Bill Hodges, a local in Yuma, recently traveled from other parts within the state, and country, but simply cannot understand the inconsistent prices.

“I was down in Tucson we just came back from Idaho and the gas prices here I’m not really understanding how it is Tucson is cheaper than we are or more expensive at times it doesn’t make a lot of sense,” said Hader.

One traveler advises people to be extra cautious with their gas if they're driving this holiday weekend, and shares why it is difficult to travel at this time.

“Plan accordingly I guess don’t be the one that gets stranded with no money for gas… they make it really difficult its super expensive and you got to set aside a bunch of money before you plan anything so its not great,” said Allen Hayes, a holiday traveler.

Meanwhile, GasBuddy said prices will gradually increase through the end of 2023 and into 2024.