1 Exhibit 23.01 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation of our report dated February 8, 1995 included in this Form 10-K, into Southwest Gas Corporation's previously filed registration statements on Form S-3 (File No. 33-35636), Form S-8 (File No. 33-35637), Form S-8 (File No. 33-35737) and Form S-3 (File No. 33-55621). ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP Las Vegas, Nevada March 14, 1995