Updated April 5, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data
$2.72
Average Regular Unleaded — Little Rock, Arkansas
Current Gas Prices in Little Rock
Regular unleaded in Little Rock, Arkansas costs approximately $$2.72 per gallon today. Little Rock's fuel market is competitive, with warehouse clubs and high-volume stations consistently undercutting the local average.
Fuel Type
Price / Gallon
Grade
Trend
Regular Unleaded
$2.72
87 octane
▲ Rising
Mid-Grade
$3.14
89 octane
▲ Rising
Premium
$3.40
91-93 octane
▲ Rising
Diesel
$3.68
N/A
▲ Rising
Price Comparison
Little Rock Average
$2.72
Regular Unleaded
Arkansas State Average
$2.82
$0.10 below the Arkansas average
National Average
$3.99
$1.27 below the national average
About Gas Prices in Little Rock
Price variation within Little Rock is substantial — often 20-30 cents per gallon between the cheapest and most expensive stations in the same neighborhood. This spread makes price-checking apps genuinely valuable for Little Rock drivers. The savings on a 15-gallon fill-up at the low end vs. high end can exceed $4.
Gas Prices by Brand in This City
Estimated prices based on brand modifiers. Sorted cheapest to most expensive.
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Today's average gas price in Little Rock is $$2.72 per gallon for regular unleaded. Premium is approximately ${premPrice} and diesel runs ${dslPrice}. Individual station prices vary by 15-25 cents across the metro area.
The cheapest gas in Little Rock is typically found at warehouse clubs (Costco, Sam's Club), high-volume discount chains like Circle K and Speedway, and stations in commercial strips with multiple competitors. Our brand comparison table shows current estimated prices by major brand in Little Rock.
Little Rock's current average of $$2.72 compares to the Arkansas statewide average of $$2.82. Little Rock is $0.10 below the Arkansas average the state average, which is typical for a metro of its size and location.
Gas stations in Little Rock typically update prices 1-3 times per week in response to wholesale market changes. Prices generally dip early in the week and rise Thursday-Sunday. Following weekly trends helps identify optimal fill-up windows.