Fort Smith Times

The average cost for a gallon of diesel gas in or near zip code 72949 for the week of January 6-12 is $3, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.99.

In greater Arkansas, the average price is $2.27 and the lowest price is $2.07. Trends show the price as down.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.474 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.476 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $2.454 per gallon – a 2.0 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.