Valley Gas Prices Hit New High

Gas prices in the Valley and Cave Creek have continued to rise, with AAA Arizona reporting a 12-cent increase per gallon this week. The average price has now reached $4.49 per gallon.

Aldo Vazquez, spokesperson for AAA Mountain West Group, stated that August may bring some relief at the pump as road trips wind down and fall routines get underway for many families, but 'elevated crude oil prices could prevent that seasonal shift from starting just yet.'

The average price in Arizona also rose 11 cents per gallon this week to settle at $4.45 a gallon, while the national average remained flat at $4.10 a gallon.