Arkansas gas prices rise 5 cents amid U. S. -Iran tensions - EUROPE SAYS
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – Arkansas gas prices rose slightly last week astensions between the U. S. and Iran reignited, AAA reported Thursday. The statewide average for regular unleaded gasoline is $3. 47 per. . .
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – Arkansas gas prices rose slightly last week astensions between the U. S. and Iran reignited, AAA reported Thursday. The statewide average for regular unleaded gasoline is $3. 47 per gallon, up five cents from last week and 67 cents higher than this time last year. Jonesboro prices climb sharplyJonesboro motorists are paying an average of $3. 45 per gallon, up 13 cents from last week’s average of $3. 32. Jonesboro motorists are paying an average of $3. 45 per gallon, up 13 cents from last week’s average of $3. 32. (AAA)The national average rose one cent last week to $3. 84 per gallon. Crude oil prices and outlookCrude oil prices are currently in the $70-per-barrel range. AAA said those prices could rise if volatility persists in the Strait of Hormuz. “Pump prices have risen in the last few days because of the increased anxiety around worldwide oil supply,” said Carly McKinnis, AAA public affairs specialist. “It’s difficult to know whether this is a trend that will continue or just a temporary pause to the downward price trend that has been happening since May. ”To report a typo or correction, pleaseclick here. Copyright 2026 KAIT. All rights reserved. Tags:Arkansas gas prices July 2026Crude OilCrude Oil PriceCrude oil pricesgasoline average priceJonesboro gas pricesoil priceoil pricesPetroleumStrait of HormuzU. S. Iran tensions