Gas prices in Queen Creek have declined slightly, with the highest local rate falling to $4.69 per gallon from $4.75 the previous week. This local decrease aligns with broader trends in the Valley, where the average cost of a gallon dropped by one cent to $4.62, according to data from AAA Arizona.
David Caltabiano, a spokesperson for the AAA Mountain West Group, noted that current pump prices are similar to levels seen in early June of this year. He stated that both state and national averages are rising during a period when gasoline demand usually decreases following Labor Day, a time when prices typically trend downward.
The slight drop in local costs occurred despite ongoing instability in the Middle East. The specific factors driving the recent one-cent decrease in the regional average were not detailed in the release. Further details regarding specific station locations or future price projections were not provided.
