Prices sourced from EIA Weekly On-Highway Diesel Survey. Updated weekly. For informational purposes only - confirm at the pump before fueling. Full disclaimer
DIESELCOST

Updated April 29, 2026 - EIA Weekly Survey

Diesel Cost per Gallon in Arkansas (2026)

$4.87/GAL
-0.72 vs US average ($5.59)Rank #5 of 50 statesPADD 3

Diesel Tax Breakdown

Federal diesel excise tax24.4c/gal
Arkansas state diesel tax22.5c/gal
Total tax46.9c/gal
Tax as % of price963%

Sources: Federation of Tax Administrators, EIA. Rates as of April 2026.

Nearby States Comparison

Texas
$4.69-0.18
Oklahoma
$4.85-0.02
Missouri
$4.91+0.04
Tennessee
$5.02+0.15
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Sources: EIA Weekly On-Highway Diesel Fuel Survey, AAA Gas Prices (gasprices.aaa.com), Federation of Tax Administrators diesel tax table. Updated April 29, 2026. State prices are representative averages; actual pump prices vary by retailer and location.