Gasoline prices in Arkansas have dropped by 12.4 cents per gallon over the past week, bringing the statewide average to $3.60 per gallon, according to GasBuddy’s latest survey of 1,826 stations across the state. Prices are now 35 cents lower than a month ago but remain 95.8 cents higher than this time last year.
The national average for gasoline also declined by 15.9 cents per gallon this week, settling at $3.96 per gallon. Meanwhile, diesel prices across the country decreased by 9.5 cents, with the national average for diesel standing at $6.18 per gallon.
Within Arkansas, gas prices show significant variation. The cheapest reported price was $3.21 per gallon at a station in Hot Springs, while the most expensive was $4.99 per gallon, a $1.78 difference. In north central Arkansas, the Exxon station in Leslie offered the lowest regional price at $3.26 per gallon.
By county, Baxter County prices ranged from $3.73 to $3.80 per gallon, Marion County from $3.74 to $3.81, and Boone County from $3.79 to $3.89. Stone County recorded prices between $3.86 and $3.91 per gallon. Izard County reported a wide span from $3.69 to $4.99, while Searcy County ranged from $3.26 to $3.69. Fewer data points were reported in Fulton and Newton counties, preventing a precise range for those areas.
Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, explained that the steady drop in gas prices is largely driven by seasonal factors, including reduced demand as cooler weather sets in and refiners finishing autumn maintenance. De Haan added that lower oil prices and increased supply from key transit points, such as the Strait of Hormuz, are also contributing to the decline.
“This seasonal shift in the market, rather than political factors, has led to lower prices at the pump,” De Haan stated. He further noted that gasoline prices have fallen in nearly every state and that these reductions may persist in the coming weeks.
Over the past five years, historical gas prices in Arkansas have consistently been below the national average. On November 9, 2025, for instance, the Arkansas average was $2.64 per gallon compared to the U.S. average of $3.03. On the same date in 2024, the state average was $2.68, compared to $3.06 nationally. Last year, on November 9, 2022, the average was $3.24 in Arkansas, lower than the national figure of $3.80 per gallon.
While national trends point to continued moderation in prices as winter approaches, local fuel costs in Arkansas will continue to reflect regional variations in supply and demand.