Arizonans are paying nearly 40 cents more at the pump than the national average. One state representative is worried about that price getting even larger.
PHOENIX — If you’re driving anywhere in Arizona, you might be feeling more pain at the pump than usual. On average, Arizonans are paying 40 cents more than the national average right now. But one Arizona state representative is worried that the price could increase even more.
Arizona relies on fuel coming from out-of-state, namely Texas and California. State Rep. Justin Wilmeth, a Republican representing constituents in north Phoenix, traveled to California because he is concerned that changes there could impact Arizonans at the pump.
“We don’t have any refineries of our own, so we are reliant on your fuel, and these decisions that you make,” Wilmeth said in a public comment at a state senate oversight hearing.
The oversight hearing was about Senate Bill …