AR · fuel prices · week of Nov 9, 2026
Arkansas diesel and gas prices
The average pump price of diesel and gasoline in Arkansas, against the country and the Gulf Coast region, and what it costs a truck per mile.
$5.805/gal diesel
−2.9% from last week
- Regular
- $3.610
- Premium
- $4.530
- Diesel vs US
- −5.3%
- Diesel, 1 year
- +65.9%
Arkansas prices by fuel
| Fuel | Per gallon | 1 wk | 1 yr | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | $5.805 | −17.1¢ | +65.9% | Estimate |
| Regular gasoline | $3.610 | −12.9¢ | +37.7% | Estimate |
| Midgrade gasoline | $4.174 | −11.0¢ | +33.3% | Estimate |
| Premium gasoline | $4.530 | −11.6¢ | +29.4% | Estimate |
EIA does not survey Arkansas on its own. These are estimates: the Gulf Coast regional survey with Arkansas's fuel taxes in place of the region's average tax.
Arkansas · monthly · dollars per gallon
Arkansas fuel price history
DieselRegular gasoline
Diesel in Arkansas averaged $5.805 a gallon in the week of Nov 9, 2026, −5.3% against the US average of $6.127 and against $5.741 across the Gulf Coast region. That ranks Arkansas 39 of 49 for diesel, most expensive first.
Estimated history applies today's tax rates to past regional prices.
Fuel taxes in Arkansas
| Per gallon | State | Federal | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | $0.288 | $0.244 | $0.532 |
| Gasoline | $0.250 | $0.184 | $0.434 |
State excise tax plus other state taxes and fees. EIA, July 2026.
Diesel cost per mile in Arkansas
At $5.805 a gallon, with fuel's share of the all-in rate for loads leaving Arkansas. Arkansas freight rates →
| Truck type | Fuel per mile | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| VAN53' dry van | $0.85 | $854 |
| REEF53' refrigerated | $0.95 | $952 |
| FLAT48' flatbed | $0.91 | $907 |
| STEPStep deck | $0.94 | $936 |
| PWRPower only | $0.85 | $854 |
| HOTHotshot | $0.58 | $581 |
| BOX26' box truck | $0.65 | $645 |
| SPRTSprinter van | $0.36 | $363 |
Fuel prices by city in Arkansas
- Little Rock204,774
- Fayetteville103,134
- Fort Smith90,507
- Springdale89,368
- Jonesboro82,384
- Rogers75,639
- Conway70,711
- North Little Rock64,498
- Bentonville61,791
- Pine Bluff38,785
- Benton38,088
- Hot Springs37,971
- Sherwood33,281
- Bella Vista33,274
- Paragould30,680
- Russellville29,442
- Jacksonville29,129
- Texarkana28,897
- Cabot27,575
- Centerton25,745
- Van Buren24,396
- Searcy23,997
- West Memphis23,538
- Bryant22,271
- Siloam Springs20,075
- Maumelle19,541
- El Dorado16,657
- Harrison13,723
- Marion13,524
- Mountain Home13,348
- Blytheville12,359
- Forrest City12,340
- Lowell11,568
- Batesville11,539
- Malvern11,082
- Magnolia10,759