Diesel Prices in Arkansas Today
Average diesel price in Arkansas: $6.193 per gallon on September 22, 2026. U.S. average $6.529. Updated daily.
What is the price of diesel in Arkansas today?
Diesel in Arkansas averages $6.193 per gallon today (September 22, 2026), $0.336 less than the U.S. average of $6.529. Arkansas ranks #7 of 51 for cheapest diesel (1 = cheapest). A loaded semi at about 6.3 mpg spends about $0.98 per mile on fuel in Arkansas.
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Fuel cost per mile in Arkansas
Estimated diesel cost at today's Arkansas price of $6.193 a gallon, using fuel economy calibrated to FHWA and NACFE data.
| Truck | Fuel per mile | Fuel per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Van38,000 lbs, ~6.3 mpg | $0.99 | $985 |
| Reefer38,000 lbs, ~6.0 mpg | $1.03 | $1,026 |
| Flatbed40,000 lbs, ~6.0 mpg | $1.02 | $1,024 |
| Hotshot12,000 lbs, ~8.9 mpg | $0.70 | $695 |
| Box Truck7,000 lbs, ~9.1 mpg | $0.68 | $679 |
Your numbers depend on load weight, speed, terrain and idling. Enter them in the truck fuel cost calculator for an exact estimate.
Frequently asked questions
What is the price of diesel in Arkansas today?
Diesel in Arkansas averages $6.193 per gallon today (September 22, 2026), $0.336 less than the U.S. average of $6.529. Arkansas ranks #7 of 51 for cheapest diesel (1 = cheapest). A loaded semi at about 6.3 mpg spends about $0.98 per mile on fuel in Arkansas.
How much does it cost to fill a semi truck in Arkansas?
At $6.19 a gallon, 150 gallons of diesel costs about $929 and 200 gallons about $1,239 in Arkansas today.
Is diesel cheaper in Arkansas than nearby states?
Among nearby states in the same region, the cheapest today is Texas at $5.965 a gallon. Arkansas is $6.193.
How often are Arkansas diesel prices updated?
Every day. This page refreshes each morning from daily state averages, with the EIA weekly survey as a backup.
| Texas | $5.965 |
| Louisiana | $6.027 |
| Mississippi | $6.058 |
| Alabama | $6.159 |
| New Mexico | $6.325 |
Source: AAA daily state average, September 22, 2026. All 50 states
Running freight through Arkansas?
Texas Solutions dispatches semis for 5%, hotshots for 8% and box trucks for 10% of weekly gross. We plan lanes to cut empty miles and fuel.