Gas prices in Arkansas jump due to rising crude oil prices
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Gas prices in Arkansas have increased due to the prices of crude oil climbing, according to AAA.
The statewide gas price average is $2.85 per gallon of regular fuel, jumping seven cents since last week.
AAA officials said the rise in prices is connected to crude oil being the main ingredient in gasoline and its increasing price per barrel. Officials also noted that the conflict between Israel and Iran could also affect costs.
“The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran is contributing to uncertainty in global energy markets, which could continue to impact fuel costs,” officials said. “As the geopolitical situation remains fluid, it’s unclear how high—or for how long—oil and gas prices may remain elevated.”
Throughout the state, drivers in Bradley County are paying the state’s highest gas average of $3.16. Drivers in Grant County are paying the least at the pumps with an average of $2.68.
In central Arkansas, gas in the Little Rock-North Rock area is averaging $2.80 per gallon. Drivers in Hot Springs are paying an average of $2.78 per gallon while drivers in Pine Bluff are paying $2.73 per gallon.
The national gas price average is $3.20.
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