Gas prices on the rise in Arizona

Gas prices aren't going down anytime soon, it appears. AAA says prices in Arizona are going up because of some refinery issues. The state is seeing an average of $3.42 a gallon.

Gas prices are rising in Arizona

According to Gas Buddy, the average price in Phoenix is now $3.60 per gallon, a 23-cent increase in less than a week. Gas Buddy says the big reason for this is several California refineries are running into maintenance problems. It comes as they transition to summer fuel blends, which always bring gas prices up. Gas Buddy says we could see prices hit $4 per gallon by next month.

Gas prices lower than last year

Arizona's statewide average for a gallon of gas is 22 cents lower than what it was at this same time last year. See how that stacks up to the national average.

Gas prices are down in AZ during the holidays

Most travelers will be driving to their holiday destinations as gas prices remain low for the holiday travel week. AAA reports the national average for a gallon of gas is $3.04. That's down 8 cents from a year ago. The average statewide in Arizona is $3.08 a gallon.

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