Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – Local drivers are seeing a slight increase at the pump this week as gas prices in Jonesboro nudge closer to the $4 mark, even as the national average experienced a modest dip.
AAA reports that the current average for a gallon of regular unleaded in Jonesboro sits at $3.97. While this is a slight increase from the $3.94 average a week ago, it remains substantially higher than last month’s $3.77 average and last year’s $2.67 average.
The current average prices for the Jonesboro area are:
- Regular: $3.97
- Mid-Grade: $4.44
- Premium: $4.78
- Diesel: $5.95
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Across Arkansas, prices are remaining relatively steady, sitting just below the $4 mark. AAA reports that the statewide average for regular unleaded is currently $3.99. This reflects a one-cent drop from $4.00 a week ago, though still higher than $3.78 a month ago. At this time last year, drivers across the state were paying an average of $2.70 per gallon.
The current average prices across Arkansas are:
- Regular: $3.99
- Mid-Grade: $4.49
- Premium: $4.89
- Diesel: $5.93
These local and statewide prices come amid a broader nationwide trend of unseasonably high fuel costs.
According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline dropped five cents over the past week to $4.36, but pump prices remain at record highs for autumn. In fact, this marks the first year the national average has been above $4 per gallon in the month of October.
While crude oil prices dipped into the $80 per barrel range for several days, they have since bounced back above $90 per barrel. Additionally, AAA noted that Hurricane Isaias is an emerging factor that could further affect gas prices if oil production and regional refineries are impacted.
Latest gas prices can be found here.
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