Fort Smith, AR
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Fort Smith, AR · AR average $3.59/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Fort Smith (72905)
This corner of Fort Smith is defined by Chaffee Crossing, the sprawling redevelopment of the former Fort Chaffee army post on the city's eastern and southeastern edge toward Barling. Thousands of acres that were once military land are now filling in with housing, industry, medical campuses, and new retail, which means the fuel landscape here is still taking shape rather than settled.
Because this is a growth area rather than a dense old neighborhood, stations are spread out and tied to the newer arterials, including the Highway 255 segment that has been extended through Barling. As more rooftops and commercial pads open, expect a few more pumps to follow, but for now the closest reliable competition is back toward the Rogers Avenue corridor in central Fort Smith.
If you are out near Chaffee Crossing and the pickings feel thin, it is usually worth driving a few minutes toward the busier retail stretches of town before filling up. The stations serving this redevelopment area can price a little higher simply because there are fewer of them competing, so a quick comparison pays off.
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How to save more on gas in Fort Smith
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.