Gasoline prices in Arizona had reached its peak height this year. The average prices in Arizona on Thursday (April 20) increased 2.6 cents to $2.30 per gallon. However, it is still lower than the national average gas price, which is $2.41 per gallon, said AAA Arizona.

The average gas price in Phoenix was $2.25, a little below the state average. The surrounding varied from there, with southeast Valley at $2.23 and Scottsdale at $2.32.

Flagstaff has the highest average fuel price at $2.51 per gallon, while Tucson has the lowest average gas price at $2.19.

"In addition to more expensive summer-blend gasoline and increased driving demand, this week’s price increase is being fueled by a lift in oil prices," said Michelle Donati, spokeswoman for AAA Arizona.

Unfortunately the prices will not be going down anytime soon.

"Given current market factors, AAA is expecting Arizona gas prices to continue to increase," Donati said. "We are anticipating prices to peak sometime in May or June."

Rachel Overpeck, who is a resident of Tempe said that she drives every day and would consider using transportation if the gas prices continue to rise.

"It's a little bit of a nightmare," said Overpeck. "It affects my wallet, my spending money. I fill up my tank usually at least once a week, so it's about 25 dollars each time and it's getting to be more."

Another resident of Tempe, Heather Curry said that she works in Phoenix and uses public transportation every day.

"I prefer it. Even if gas prices were $1.20, I would probably take the light rail just because it's easier and I can get work done," she said.

Jared Johnson of Phoenix said that he drives about 480 kilometers a week and has to fill up his car weekly.

"I've been going to places that offer discounts with a Fry's card or something like that,'' Johnson said.”I filled up (Thursday) and I got 10 cents off per gallon, so it took quite a bit off."

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