Arizona gas prices are declining, but are still well above the national average that fell below $3 a gallon this week for the first time in four years.

National prices this week hit $2.99 a gallon while Arizona overall dropped five cents to $3.27 per gallon, according to AAA. While local drivers saw a decline at the pump this year, the price around the state is still nine cents higher than this time last year.

Oil prices have hovered around $60 a barrel, which has added to prices falling, AAA officials said.

“Sluggish gas demand and cheaper-to-produce winter blend gasoline are also contributing to the drop at the pump,” said Julian Paredes, spokesperson, AAA Mountain West Group, in a press release. “Gas prices typically hit their cheapest point of the year during winter, which is still

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