EXHIBIT 23

                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS



As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation of
our report dated June 23, 1995, included in this Form 11-K, into Southwest Gas
Corporation's previously filed registration statements (File Nos. 33-35637 and
33-58135).



                                 ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP




Las Vegas, Nevada
June 26, 1995