Arkansas drivers are getting an early Christmas gift at the pump. AAA officials report the statewide average price for regular unleaded fuel has fallen to $2.46 per gallon, marking the lowest average gas price in Arkansas since March 2021. The statewide average is also seven cents cheaper than last week, continuing a steady decline heading into the holiday travel period.
Several Arkansas cities are seeing even lower prices. In central Arkansas, drivers in North Little Rock are paying $2.11 per gallon, while Searcy stations are averaging $2.17 per gallon.
The national average currently sits at $2.89, putting Arkansas well below the national price point and among the most affordable states for holiday travel…