Citizen Staff Writer
The Arizona Republic
Tucson drivers continue to pay the state’s lowest price for gas even as gas prices across the state have risen nearly 30 cents from a month ago.
Tucsonans pay an average of $1.77 per gallon, according to AAA Arizona.
The current average in Arizona for regular unleaded is $1.89 per gallon, which is almost 50 cents higher than the national average, according to AAA.
The substantial increase in Arizona is mainly because a supplier, Flying J, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to AAA spokeswoman Linda Gorman. That has forced stations to garner new supply contracts.
In addition to truck stops, Flying J operates oil wells, a pipeline and refineries.
Flagstaff has the highest gas prices in the state, with regular unleaded at $1.97 per gallon.
Arizona’s average premium unleaded prices are also on the rise at $2.09 per gallon, which is 33 cents higher than a month ago.
Prices are likely to stabilize, according to AAA Arizona.
Despite the recent spike, the average price of a gallon of regular in the state is still about a dollar less than a year ago.
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AAA Arizona fuel information
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