Fuel costs in the Phoenix metro area have climbed significantly, with the regional average reaching $4.69 per gallon as of Friday. This figure represents a 15-cent increase from the previous week, according to data from AAA Arizona. The organization noted that August prices are approaching levels last seen in 2022.
In Queen Creek, the upward trend is evident at local stations. The highest price for a gallon of fuel in the city is currently $4.79, up from $4.59 the prior week. Residents seeking lower rates can find the cheapest option at the Costco located at 20220 S. Ellsworth Road.
At that location, the cost for a gallon of regular gasoline is $4.19, a four-cent rise from the $4.15 price recorded last week, per gasbuddy.com.
The price hikes are part of a broader regional shift, with AAA Arizona indicating that current levels are nearing all-time highs for the month. While specific reasons for the surge were not detailed in the report, the data confirms a consistent week-over-week increase across the Valley.
