Gas prices dip as holidays near

Gas prices dip as holidays near

Rates continue to remain low for state motorists

Sr. Petroleum Analyst

LITTLE ROCK — Average retail gasoline prices in Arkansas have fallen 3.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.93/gallon yesterday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,826 gas outlets in Arkansas. This compares with the national average that has fallen 4.9 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.15/gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.

Including the change in gas prices in Arkansas during the past week, prices yesterday were 6.9 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 11.0 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has decreased 8.8 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 1.4 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.

According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline prices on November 14 in Arkansas have ranged widely over the last five years:

From Patrick DeHaan