Gas Prices in Arkansas Today

Updated April 5, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data

$2.82

Average regular unleaded — Arkansas

Today's Arkansas Gas Prices

Drivers in Arkansas are paying $$2.82 per gallon for regular unleaded today — below ($1.17) the US national average of ${natAvg}. Arkansas's South location and access to {supplyNote} help define local fuel costs.

Fuel TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$2.8287 octane▲ Rising
Mid-Grade$3.2689 octane▲ Rising
Premium$3.5291-93 octane▲ Rising
Diesel$3.82N/A▲ Rising

Gas Prices Across Arkansas Cities

Little Rock$2.72Fort Smith$2.67Fayetteville$2.76Springdale$2.71

About Arkansas Fuel Markets

Arkansas charges 25 cents per gallon in state fuel taxes. The South state relies on regional fuel infrastructure for supply.

Fuel Type Prices in This City

Regular Unleaded
87 octane
Premium Gasoline
91-93 octane
Diesel Fuel
N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

The current average price for regular unleaded in Arkansas is $$2.82 per gallon. Mid-grade averages $$3.26 and premium runs $$3.52. Diesel is $$3.82 per gallon. Prices vary by city and brand by 10-25 cents per gallon across the state.
Arkansas's gas prices reflect its state fuel tax of 25 cents per gallon state fuel tax of 25 cents per gallon and its South location. {supplyNote} also plays a significant role in what Arkansas drivers pay at the pump.
Gas prices within Arkansas typically vary 10-20 cents across cities. Urban areas with intense station competition often have better prices than rural regions with fewer options. Warehouse clubs in any major Arkansas city consistently offer the best prices statewide.
In Arkansas, as in most US states, Monday and Tuesday tend to show the lowest weekly prices. Prices rise Thursday through Sunday as weekend demand increases. Filling up Tuesday afternoon typically captures the weekly low.
Arkansas charges 25 cents per gallon in state fuel taxes. The national average is around 30 cents per gallon. Arkansas's tax places it among the mid-range states nationally for fuel taxation.

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