Regular unleaded averages $4.2130 in the East Valley area, up from yesterday, up from last week and below the Arizona average.
Pierce Keller· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team
July 18, 20261 min read
Queen Creek, Arizona — Gas prices in the East Valley area averaged $4.2130 per gallon for regular unleaded on July 18, 2026, according to AAA, up from $4.1300 yesterday. That is up from $3.8370 a week ago but lower than $4.2340 a month ago.
The statewide average in Arizona stands at $4.2170, while the national average is $3.9920. 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 2 cents lower than a month ago. Compared with a year ago, when the metro average was $3.3550, drivers are paying about 86 cents more per gallon.
Diesel in the East Valley area averages $5.2150 per gallon, AAA reported.
Pierce Keller· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team
Pierce Keller writes about community life, schools, public safety, and local events in Queen Creek.
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