Premium gas was sold at the lowest price of $3.79 per gallon at one gas station in Craighead County during the week ending Apr. 25, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.
The county registered an average of $4.33 per gallon for premium gas.
Among 58 gas stations in cities within Craighead County, 34 offered premium gas.
The statewide average price of premium gas in Arkansas was $4.35 per gallon for the week ending Apr. 25, a decrease from the previous week.
According to an analysis by Time Magazine, fuel prices remain elevated and volatile as global oil markets react to geopolitical developments tied to the U.S. conflict with Iran, with supply concerns focused on potential disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. As of mid-April, the national
average for gasoline remains above the $4-per-gallon mark, while diesel exceeds $5.60, reflecting recent swings driven by a temporary ceasefire and subsequent renewed escalation. Analysts say prices are likely to rise further in the near term as uncertainty persists and supply risks remain, with additional increases expected unless shipping flows through key transit routes are restored.
Gas price data reflects cash payments. Some stations may charge higher prices for credit card transactions due to processing fees, though such surcharges are prohibited in some states and territories.
Lowest Reported Premium Gas Prices in Cities Associated With Craighead County in Week Ending Apr. 25
Information in this article was obtained from GasBuddy. The source data can be found here.
