Fort Smith Times

The average cost for a gallon of midgrade unleaded gas in or near zip code 72801 for the week of January 20-26 is $2.61, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.53.

In greater Arkansas, the average price is $2.23 and the lowest price is $2.02. Trends show the price as stable.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.438 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.463 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $2.454 per gallon – a 1.6 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.