Little Rock, AR
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Little Rock, AR · AR average $3.67/gal
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Little Rock, AR · 72209
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Finding cheap gas in Little Rock (72209)
Southwest Little Rock is the working heart of this ZIP, covering the Geyer Springs and Mabelvale areas south of downtown. It is one of the more affordable, densely commercial parts of the city, with heavy traffic along Geyer Springs Road, Baseline Road, and the I-30 frontage, which means plenty of stations competing close together.
That competition works in a driver's favor. The grocery, warehouse-club, and high-volume convenience stations along the main arterials here tend to post some of the lower prices in Little Rock, undercutting the pumps closer to downtown and the more upscale west side. The proximity to I-30 also pulls in through-traffic that keeps the busier stations sharp.
Because 72209 is so retail-heavy, the spread between a slow side-street station and a busy corner can be several cents. If you are anywhere near Geyer Springs or Baseline, you are already in a competitive zone, so it is worth glancing at two or three options on the main roads before you fill rather than pulling into the first one you see.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 72209
- 1. Maverik at 7620 Baseline Rd offers regular at $3.42/gal (0.7 mi away).
- 2. Murphy Express at 8800 Baseline Rd. offers regular at $3.42/gal (1.5 mi away).
- 3. Circle K at 6421 S University Ave offers regular at $3.44/gal (2.5 mi away).
- 4. Mobil at 7520 Geyer Springs Rd offers regular at $3.44/gal (1.6 mi away).
- 5. RaceWay at 6425 S University Ave offers regular at $3.44/gal (2.5 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
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How to save more on gas in Little Rock
1. Use warehouse clubs
Costco and Sam’s Club typically price 15-25 cents per gallon below nearby stations. Membership pays for itself within a few fill-ups.
2. Fill up early in the week
Stations often raise prices Thursday for weekend demand. Fill up Monday through Wednesday to avoid the lift.
3. Keep tires properly inflated
Properly inflated tires improve fuel economy by up to 3 percent at current prices. Check pressure once a month.
4. Check back tomorrow
Prices can shift 10-20 cents overnight during volatile markets. A quick check before you leave home avoids paying yesterday’s spike.
5. Pay cash at split-pricing stations
Stations with cash and credit split pricing typically save an average of 10 cents per gallon when you pay cash.
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About gas prices in Arkansas
Arkansas hosts the headquarters of Murphy USA in El Dorado and Walmart in Bentonville, which is why Murphy USA stations attached to Walmart locations consistently post the lowest gas prices statewide. The state gas tax is roughly 25 cents per gallon, lower than most of the South, and Arkansas draws supply from refineries in El Dorado plus pipeline shipments from Texas and Louisiana. Costco and Sam's Club lead on value in the larger metros (Little Rock, Fayetteville, Fort Smith), while Kum & Go and EZ Mart compete on the rural highways. Prices typically run 10 to 20 cents below the national average.