Gas prices took a sharp downward turn this week, with prices falling 23 cents to land at $4.05 a gallon , according to AAA Arizona on Friday.
Prices are down 65 cents a gallon in the Valley during the past month, and nearing levels from a year ago, which was 49 cents a gallon higher.
In Fountain Hills, the cheapest gas can be found at the Circle K on 17125 E. Shea Blvd or 9618 N. Saguaro Blvd. at $4.29 each, according to gasbuddy.com. The Chevron on 13779 N. Fountain Hills Blvd. trails behind at $4.45.
