Arkansas diesel prices today
Arkansas diesel prices todayDiesel averages $6.01 a gallon in Arkansas on 2 October 2026 — the 44th most expensive of 51 states, and down $0.14 on the week.
Arkansas against the other states
$0.35 a gallon below the unweighted mean of AAA's 51 state averages ($6.36). The cheapest diesel is in Texas at $5.79, the dearest in California at $8.38.
Regular gas in Arkansas is $3.98, so diesel costs $2.03 more per gallon — and more than premium at $4.87.
Tax on a gallon of diesel
$0.24 federal + $0.29 Arkansas · 33rd highest of 51. The rest — about $5.48 — is the fuel itself, refining, distribution and the retailer’s margin.
Rates as of 1 January 2026. Local taxes, where they apply, are not included.
Diesel prices by city in Arkansas
AAA's diesel averages for 8 Arkansas metro areas, cheapest first — $0.20 a gallon between the two ends.
| Metro area | Diesel | vs state |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Bluff | $5.88 | −$0.13 |
| Texarkana | $5.91 | −$0.10 |
| Little Rock & North Little Rock | $5.94 | −$0.07 |
| Hot Springs | $5.95 | −$0.06 |
| Fort Smith | $6.01 | −$0.00 |
| Jonesboro | $6.03 | +$0.02 |
| Fayetteville, Springdale & Rogers | $6.07 | +$0.06 |
| West Memphis | $6.08 | +$0.07 |
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What a diesel fill-up costs in Arkansas
- Diesel car or SUV — 18 gal$108.16
- Heavy-duty pickup — 34 gal$204.31
- Box truck — 60 gal$360.54
- Semi truck, two tanks — 250 gal$1,502.25
Diesel in neighbouring states
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Frequently asked questions
How much is diesel in Arkansas today?
$6.01 a gallon, AAA's Arkansas average for 2 October 2026 — the 44th most expensive of 51 states. Regular gasoline is $3.98, so diesel costs $2.03 more per gallon.
Are diesel prices going up in Arkansas?
Diesel is down $0.14 (2.2%) on a week ago, and up $2.64 on a year ago, when it was $3.37, on AAA's own earlier averages.
Where is diesel cheapest in Arkansas?
Of the 8 metro areas AAA reports in Arkansas, Pine Bluff has the cheapest diesel at $5.88 a gallon and West Memphis the dearest at $6.08. Individual stations vary around these averages.
How much is the diesel tax in Arkansas?
$0.53 a gallon: $0.24 federal plus $0.29 in Arkansas state taxes and fees, the 33rd highest of 51. The state average is $0.36. Rates as of 1 January 2026.
Is diesel cheaper in a neighbouring state?
Yes — Texas ($5.79, $0.22 less), Oklahoma ($5.86, $0.15 less), Louisiana ($5.89, $0.12 less), Mississippi ($5.95, $0.06 less). On a 100-gallon fill that is up to $21.60; whether it is worth the drive depends on how far the border is.