Gas prices drop over 10 cents in Arizona despite higher than usual October costs

As temperatures begin to drop across the state, Arizonans are seeing a break at the pump as gas prices have dropped over the past week.

According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in the Grand Canyon State has dropped 11 cents from $4.66 last week to $4.55. AAA said the price drop is partly because of the transition to winter-blend gasoline, which is cheaper to produce.

As of Saturday, the average for Arizona this month is $4.52 per gallon. The average gas price in Arizona in October 2025 was $3.36 per gallon.

How do Arizona’s gas prices compare to the rest of the nation?

Despite the drop, gas prices in Arizona continue to be above the national average of $4.27 per gallon.

Arizona ranks as the 10th most expensive state for gas at $4.55 per gallon. California ($6.23) is the most expensive state in the nation, while Hawaii ($5.63), Washington ($5.42), Nevada ($5.42) and Oregon ($4.97) round out the top five.

North Carolina is the least expensive state at $3.70 per gallon.

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