Regular unleaded averages $3.8590 in the East Valley area, down from yesterday, down from last week and below the Arizona average.
Yara Iverson
July 4, 20261 min read
Queen Creek, Arizona — Gas prices in the East Valley area averaged $3.8590 per gallon for regular unleaded on July 4, 2026, according to AAA, down from $3.8630 yesterday. That is down from $3.9540 a week ago and lower than $4.6100 a month ago.
The statewide average in Arizona stands at $3.9460, while the national average is $3.8100. Drivers in the East Valley area are paying below the state average and above the national average.
The East Valley average remains below its AAA recorded high of $5.7000. Regular prices are about 75 cents lower than a month ago. Compared with a year ago, when the metro average was $3.4110, drivers are paying about 45 cents more per gallon.
Diesel in the East Valley area averages $4.8620 per gallon, AAA reported.
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