Exhibit 23.01
                  CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in Registration Statement No. 333-14605 of our report dated
February 7, 1996 included in Southwest Gas Corporation's Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 1995 and to all references to our Firm included in
such registration statement.



                                                          ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

Las Vegas, Nevada
November 4, 1996