Gas price relief may be on horizon for Tucson area
Gas prices may be going down for the Tucson area, but it could take a while for it to drop all the way. Tucan gas prices in the Tucson area have dropped slightly, with the lowest being cheaper than it was two weeks ago. However, there are still gas stations in the area with prices at $3.79 per gallon, 10 cents higher than they were two weeks earlier. While gas prices are lower today, Gasbuddy found that a slow, continued increase in prices is expected. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, said this increase is normal for this time of year due to refinery maintenance, the switch to summer gasoline, and rising demand. If refineries continue to increase output of products like gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel, this could mean earlier-than-expected relief for drivers.
ที่ตีพิมพ์ : 2 เดือนที่แล้ว โดย Renee Romo ใน Finance
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Tucson might be having a bit of luck Sunday when it comes to gas prices with the lowest being cheaper than it was two weeks ago.
But it may not be time to celebrate yet, as there are still gas stations that are priced at $3.79, 10 cents higher than two weeks ago.
“It just fluctuates,” said Aden Oropeza, a Marana resident. “It can go up and down, I wish it’d just be kind of steady, you know, just a little bit cheaper.”
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While gas prices seem to be lower today, Gasbuddy found that those prices are on a slow, continued increase. But it is not nearly as bad as March of 2022 when the average was $4.50 per gallon.
The transition from winter to summer fuel blends also certainly has its impact. As Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, said the increase is normal for this time of the year.
“With government data showing a rise in refinery utilization last week, there may be some good news on the horizon for drivers,” De Haan said. “Much of the seasonal rise that happens this time of year is a culmination of refinery maintenance, the switch to summer gasoline, and rising demand. If refineries continue to boost output of products like gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel, it could mean earlier-than-expected relief.”
“Well, that’s incredible you know,” Oropeza said. “Better for me you know because I’m a college student, so it’d be a whole lot better, save some money.”
While there is hope on the horizon, De Haan added it will not be a quick process, meaning higher prices are here to stay a bit longer.
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