Regular unleaded averages $3.8290 in the East Valley area, down from yesterday, down from last week and below the Arizona average.
Pierce Keller
July 12, 20261 min read
Queen Creek, Arizona — Gas prices in the East Valley area averaged $3.8290 per gallon for regular unleaded on July 12, 2026, according to AAA, down from $3.8370 yesterday. That is down from $3.8600 a week ago and lower than $4.4150 a month ago.
The statewide average in Arizona stands at $3.9240, while the national average is $3.8760. Drivers in the East Valley area are paying below the state average and below the national average.
The East Valley average remains below its AAA recorded high of $5.7000. Regular prices are about 59 cents lower than a month ago. Compared with a year ago, when the metro average was $3.3650, drivers are paying about 46 cents more per gallon.
Diesel in the East Valley area averages $4.8210 per gallon, AAA reported.
Pierce Keller
Pierce Keller writes about community life, schools, public safety, and local events in Queen Creek.
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