Gas Prices in Arkansas Today
Track today's average gas price in Arkansas, compare it to the national average, and estimate your fuel costs with a free calculator. Data updated daily from EIA.
About Gas Prices in Arkansas
Gas prices in Arkansas are reported daily by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) as part of their weekly survey of fuel retailers. The price shown is a statewide average for regular unleaded gasoline. Prices at individual stations in Arkansas may be higher or lower depending on location, brand, and local competition.
Several factors influence Arkansas's gas price: state fuel taxes, the distance from major refineries, pipeline and distribution infrastructure, and the required seasonal fuel blend. Use the calculator above to see exactly how today's Arkansas price affects your commute, road trip, or monthly driving budget.
Arkansas Fuel Taxes: ≈25¢/gal
Arkansas has a state gas tax well below the national average. Arkansas charges about 25 cents per gallon in state fuel tax, well under the roughly 33.5-cent national average.
Tax figures are approximate state-level taxes and fees per gallon of regular gasoline and exclude the 18.4¢/gal federal excise tax. Rates change — verify current rates with the state's revenue or transportation department.
How Arkansas Gets Its Gasoline
Arkansas has its own refinery — Delek's plant in El Dorado, in the state's southern oil-producing region — supplemented by pipeline terminals that bring in additional gasoline from Gulf Coast refineries. That mix of local refining and pipeline access generally keeps supply steady.
Where Gas Is Cheapest and Most Expensive in Arkansas
Prices tend to run a bit lower in south Arkansas near El Dorado and along the I-30/I-40 corridors, where trucking competition is strongest, and a little higher in the Ozark communities of the northwest, farther from pipeline terminals.