Tucson drivers are feeling the pinch at the pump as gas prices in Pima County climb well above the national average, with some already changing how they budget and get around.
AAA data shows the average price of unleaded regular gas in Pima County is about $4.12 per gallon—compared to the national average of $3.70. Arizona’s statewide average sits at $4.33.
Experts say tensions involving Iran have made global oil markets uneasy, especially around major shipping routes in the Middle East, and that is leading to higher costs at the pump…