Arkansas Diesel Sets Record as Gas Approaches 2022 High
Diesel prices in Arkansas reached a new all-time high of $6.05 per gallon. Regular unleaded fuel is now at $4.03, nearing the previous record. Weekly increases have accelerated across the state.
Diesel fuel in Arkansas hit a record high of $6.05 per gallon on Thursday. This price was recorded on September 17. Regular unleaded gas reached $4.03 per gallon. This figure approaches the June 2022 state record of $4.54. The state crossed the $4.00 threshold for the first time in recent weeks. Prices were $3.97 the previous day. A week earlier, the average was $3.92. This represents an 11-cent jump in one week. The prior week saw a 15-cent increase.
The Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers area has the highest metro average at $4.12. The Little Rock-North Little Rock metro averages $4.01. Hot Springs stands at $3.95. Pine Bluff reports the lowest metro average in the state at $3.93. Montgomery County holds the highest county average at $4.18. Dallas County has the lowest county average at $3.90. These figures come from the GN auto markets/energy report.
National Context and State Ranking
The national average gas price is $4.44. This is close to the all-time high of $5.01 set in June 2022. Arkansas ranks fifth from the bottom in price among US states. California leads the nation at $6.08 per gallon. Washington follows at $5.57. Hawaii is third at $5.48. Indiana has the lowest national average at $3.92. Texas and Mississippi follow at $3.93. Louisiana averages $3.97. Alabama is at $3.99.
Neighboring states show similar trends. Oklahoma averages $4.04. Tennessee is at $4.05. Kansas reports $4.06. Georgia stands at $4.08. These prices are only slightly higher than Arkansas’s $4.03 average. The data reflects current market conditions. Prices vary by region within the country.
Crude Oil Prices Remain Elevated
West Texas Intermediate Crude is priced at $102 per barrel. This high crude cost influences retail fuel prices. The national gas average tracks closely with crude movements. State records reflect broader energy market pressures. Drivers in Arkansas face rising costs at the pump. The trend continues into late September.
