Gas prices in Arizona are on the rise with the average for a gallon of regular gasoline up 22 cents from last week to $4.12. Nationwide, the average is $3.94 per gallon, up 10 cents in one week.

“Instability along the Strait of Hormuz is contributing to the increase at the pump,” said Aldo Vazquez, spokesperson for AAA Mountain West Group. “Crude oil prices have risen toward $80 per barrel, and those prices play a significant role in the prices consumers pay.”

Fuel Prices Around Arizona:

According to new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gasoline demand........

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