Jonesboro Times

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 72402 for the week of August 10-16 is $1.79, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.72.

In greater Arkansas, the average price is $1.86 and the lowest price is $1.62. Trends show the price as up.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $1.89 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $1.89 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $1.908 per gallon – a 1.8 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.