East Little Rock Times

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 72023 for the week of May 18-24 is $1.42, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.39.

In greater Little Rock, the average price is $1.52 and the lowest price is $1.35. Trends show the price as stable.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $1.598 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $1.565 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $1.554 per gallon – a 4.4 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.488.

Data is accurate as of press time, but gas prices have been known to fluctuate on a daily, and even hourly, basis.