Falling crude shaves a quarter off fuel prices

Across the state and country, motorists heading into the weekend are continuing to experience relief at the pump as fuel prices retreat for the fifth consecutive week. Statewide, drivers are currently paying an average of $3.826 for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline, a drop of 8.5 cents from last week. Tucson drivers continue to hold the state’s lowest fuel price at $3.668 per gallon, while Flagstaff drivers continue to pay the most to fill their tanks at $4.069 per gallon. Nationwide, the current average is $3.836 per gallon, a drop of over seven cents from last week.