SW Arkansas Times

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 71801 for the week of June 15-21 is $1.79, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.76.

In greater Arkansas, the average price is $1.81 and the lowest price is $1.57. Trends show the price as up.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $1.846 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $1.825 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $1.561 per gallon – a 28.5 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.488.

Data is accurate as of press time, but gas prices have been known to fluctuate on a daily, and even hourly, basis.