Ariz. Gasoline Prices Up From Last Week

PHOENIX (AP) — Gasoline prices in Arizona and across the country are on the rise for the first time in a month.

Triple-A officials announced Wednesday that Arizona motorists currently are paying an average of $2.509 for a gallon of regular unleaded. That’s an increase of 1.5 cents since last week.

The nationwide average is $2.516 per gallon, up 5 cents from last week.

In Arizona, Tucson drivers currently are paying the least for gasoline at $2.314 per gallon while Flagstaff motorists are paying the most at $2.671 per gallon.

Triple-A officials say the statewide fuel average of $2.545 per gallon so far this month is Arizona’s lowest for a July since 2005.

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On the Net:

www.AAAAZ.com/news/fuelnews.htm

www.AAA.com/fuelfinder

www.fuelcostcalculator.com

Copyright 2009 The Associated Press.

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