Gas prices rose this week across Arizona and the nation amid higher oil prices and a drop in fuel supplies, AAA says.

The statewide average gas price increased about a dime in a week to $3.74 per gallon of regular on Friday, while the national average rose more than 9 cents to $3.53 per gallon.

Tucson's average gas price edged up 4 cents to $3.67 per gallon.

Yuma had the state's lowest average gas price at $3.50 per gallon, while Scottsdale had the state's priciest gas at an average of $3.90 per gallon.

AAA said higher oil prices combined with the normal spring gas price increases tied to a switchover to summer blends have driven pump prices higher in recent weeks.


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