Prices plummeted in March and April and have now started climbing ahead of Memorial Day Weekend. Patrick DeHaan with Gas Buddy says demand is rising as more of the country opens up after COVID-19 restrictions impacted travel greatly.This mornings statewide average in Arizona is $2.10 a gallon. $1.86 in Tucson and $2.16 in Phoenix. Last year during this holiday weekend the average was $3.17.

<p>Prices plummeted in March and April and have now started climbing ahead of Memorial Day Weekend. Patrick DeHaan with Gas Buddy says demand is rising as more of the country opens up after COVID-19 restrictions impacted travel greatly.This mornings statewide average in Arizona is $2.10 a gallon. $1.86 in Tucson and $2.16 in Phoenix. Last year during this holiday weekend the average was $3.17.</p>

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