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Regular unleaded averages $4.3620 in the East Valley area, up from yesterday, up from last week and above the Arizona average.
Pierce Keller· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team
July 24, 20261 min read
Queen Creek, Arizona — Gas prices in the East Valley area averaged $4.3620 per gallon for regular unleaded on July 24, 2026, according to AAA, up from $4.3100 yesterday. That is up from $4.1300 a week ago but higher than $4.0410 a month ago.
The statewide average in Arizona stands at $4.3440, while the national average is $4.1050. Drivers in the East Valley area are paying above 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 32 cents higher than a month ago. Compared with a year ago, when the metro average was $3.3360, drivers are paying about 103 cents more per gallon.
Diesel in the East Valley area averages $5.3900 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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