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Regular unleaded averages $4.7661 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
September 18, 20261 min read
Queen Creek, Arizona — Gas prices in the East Valley area averaged $4.7661 per gallon for regular unleaded on September 18, 2026, according to AAA, up from $4.7536 yesterday. That is up from $4.6672 a week ago but higher than $4.5120 a month ago.
The statewide average in Arizona stands at $4.6667, while the national average is $4.4687. 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 25 cents higher than a month ago. Compared with a year ago, when the metro average was $3.8966, drivers are paying about 87 cents more per gallon.
Diesel in the East Valley area averages $6.3960 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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