New Honest Arizona Report Shows Arizonans Are Paying Higher Energy, Gas Bills

TUCSON — Honest Arizona has a new report showing the impact of Republican policies on gas prices and energy bills. 

The report points to the Republican Tax Law, tariffs and the ongoing war with Iran that are forcing energy costs up. Honest Arizona and LCV launched a new ad campaign highlighting the impact of these policies and urging Arizonans to contact Congressman Juan Ciscomani to tell him to stop raising energy costs.

According to Honest Arizona's report:

“In 2025, President Trump signed H.R. 1 into law, halting progress made on clean energy. Many newer energy sources have low ongoing costs, making them cheaper over time. Without those energy sources, consumers are more reliant on fuels with volatile prices, driving costs higher for Arizonans. Fewer people using clean energy sources and fewer companies investing will increase costs for everyone.

These changes have halted a wave of clean energy investment and the hundreds of thousands of jobs that come with it. Between August 2022 and May 2025, the tax credits spurred $321 billion of investment in clean energy, electric vehicles, home electrification, and carbon reduction. 

As energy supply tightens and fewer new projects are initiated, electricity rates are also projected to rise, by as high as 18% by 2035. For Arizonans, annual costs are increasing by an average of $210. Arizona’s heavy reliance on air conditioning makes it especially vulnerable to rising energy costs.

Fuel prices jumped up nearly a dollar per gallon after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on February 28. As of April 28, the average price per gallon in Arizona is $4.64 – higher than the national average and up significantly from the national average before the war. Congressional Republicans knowingly voted against congressional oversight of the war – meaning six Arizona representatives voted for pain at the pump.”

The full report is available online HERE.

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