Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – Drivers are seeing minor changes at the pump as gas prices in Jonesboro dip slightly, though still remaining near the $4 mark amid high crude oil prices nationally.
According to AAA, the current average for a gallon of regular unleaded in Jonesboro sits at $3.89. While this is nearly a dimer lower than the $3.97 average a week ago, it’s roughly comparable to last month’s $3.93 average and remains substantially higher than last year’s $2.60 average.
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The current average prices for the Jonesboro area are:
- Regular: $3.89
- Mid-Grade: $4.29
- Premium: $4.68
- Diesel: $5.94
Across Arkansas, prices are holding mostly steady. AAA reports that the statewide average for regular unleaded is currently $3.94. This reflects a slight drop from $3.99 a week ago, remaining near last month’s $3.95 average, though still considerably higher than the $2.65 drives were paying per gallon at this time last year.
The current average prices across Arkansas are:
- Regular: $3.94
- Mid-Grade: $4.44
- Premium: $4.81
- Diesel: $5.92
Nationally, gas prices aren’t budging much as crude oil remains high, nearing the $100 per barrel mark once again. According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is down just a couple of cents from last week to $4.33.
The national average has managed to stay above $4 per gallon since late July and is currently more than a dollar higher than it was at this time last year. While the fall months typically bring lower gas prices, ongoing volatility in the oil market has resulted in seasonal record highs at the pump.
Meanwhile, new data from the Energy Information Administration indicates that domestic gasoline demand decreased last week from 8.76 million barrels per day to 8.40 million. Total domestic gasoline supply slightly increased, moving from 204.7 million barrels to 208.3 million.
Latest gas prices can be found here.
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