Local gas prices on the rise

According to the Cochise College Center for Economic Research’s latest survey of gas prices, conducted February 20—24, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Cochise County jumped from $3.44 to $3.56 over the preceding 2 week period. According to AAA Arizona, the statewide price climbed from $3.43 to $3.58 over the same period. Nationally, according to the Energy Information Administration, the price increased from $3.48 to $3.59.

In Benson, the price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline increased from $3.56 to $3.65. In Bisbee, the price jumped from $3.45 to $3.62. The price in Douglas increased from $3.43 to $3.53 per gallon. In Huachuca City, the price increased from $3.38 to $3.48. In Sierra Vista, the price increased from $3.39 to $3.55. In Tombstone, the price climbed from $3.39 to $3.62. Willcox saw the price of gas increase from $3.44 to $3.49 per gallon.

A year ago, the nationwide average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline, according to EIA, was $3.19, which is 40 cents lower than its current price. At the state level, according to AAA Arizona, the price a year ago was 32 cents lower at $3.26. At the county level, according to the CER survey, the price a year ago was 26 cents lower at $3.30.