Gas prices are on the rise throughout the country. The national average price for a gallon of regular gas rose to $3.16 on Thursday, according to AAA. The latest gas hike meant there were over a week of increases at the pumps.

Gas prices in Utah surged by 9.3%. A gallon of regular gas went from $2.78 in January 2024 to $3.03 in January 2025. Utah also has the highest rate of households with three or more cars at 47.6%, making this increase particularly burdensome. The average commute time to work in Utah is 22.6 minutes.

Arizonans are seeing higher prices at the gas pumps, with prices increasing more than 30 cents in a month. Here's why prices are going up.