Jul 8, 2026 - News
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Northwest Arkansas gas prices are still elevated from last winter, but drivers are getting some relief after a spring spike.
By the numbers: Regular unleaded in the Northwest Arkansas metro averaged $3.31 per gallon in July, down from about $3.96 in May, according to GasBuddy.
- The national average was $3.75 in July, down from nearly $4.50 in May.
- NWA prices remain below the national average, but still well above the winter low of roughly $2.41 in December.
Reality check: Even when Northwest Arkansas is cheaper than the U.S. average, a swing of more than 60 cents a gallon can change how families think about summer travel, eating out and other spending.