Gas Prices in Louisiana Today

Updated April 5, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data

$2.72

Average regular unleaded — Louisiana

Today's Louisiana Gas Prices

Gas prices in Louisiana currently average $$2.72 per gallon for regular unleaded, below ($1.27) the national average of ${natAvg}. Prices across Louisiana's cities and towns reflect the state's state fuel tax of 20 cents per gallon fuel tax and South regional supply chain.

Fuel TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$2.7287 octane▲ Rising
Mid-Grade$3.1489 octane▲ Rising
Premium$3.4091-93 octane▲ Rising
Diesel$3.68N/A▲ Rising

Gas Prices Across Louisiana Cities

New Orleans$2.70Baton Rouge$2.86Shreveport$2.77Metairie$2.91Lafayette$2.92Lake Charles$2.71Kenner$2.86Bossier City$2.64

About Louisiana Fuel Markets

Louisiana charges 20 cents per gallon in state fuel taxes. The South state relies on regional fuel infrastructure for supply.

Fuel Type Prices in This City

Regular Unleaded
87 octane
Premium Gasoline
91-93 octane
Diesel Fuel
N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

Louisiana charges 20 cents per gallon in state fuel taxes. The national average is around 30 cents per gallon. Louisiana's tax places it among the lowest-tax states nationally for fuel taxation.
Louisiana gas stations offer regular (87 octane) at $$2.72, mid-grade (89 octane) at approximately $$3.14, premium (91-93 octane) at $$3.40, and diesel at $$3.68 per gallon. Most stations also offer E85 ethanol blend where flex-fuel vehicles are common.
Many states require reformulated gasoline (RFG) or special summer blends to meet EPA air quality standards during warmer months. These blends reduce evaporative emissions but cost 5-15 cents more per gallon to produce.
Costco consistently offers the cheapest gas in any Louisiana market where it operates — typically 15-20 cents below local street prices. Circle K, Speedway, and QuikTrip (where available) also routinely undercut the market average. Premium brands like Shell, Chevron, and BP typically price above the local average.
For a standard sedan with a 13-gallon tank, a fill-up in Louisiana at today's $$2.72 average costs approximately ${fillCost}. A full-size truck or SUV with an 18-22 gallon tank runs ${truckFillLow} to ${truckFillHigh} to fill.

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