Gas Prices in Baton Rouge, LA Today

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

$2.86

Average Regular Unleaded — Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Current Gas Prices in Baton Rouge

Regular unleaded in Baton Rouge, Louisiana costs approximately $$2.86 per gallon today. Baton Rouge's fuel market is competitive, with warehouse clubs and high-volume stations consistently undercutting the local average.

Fuel TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$2.8687 octane▲ Rising
Mid-Grade$3.3189 octane▲ Rising
Premium$3.5791-93 octane▲ Rising
Diesel$3.87N/A▲ Rising

Price Comparison

Baton Rouge Average
$2.86
Regular Unleaded
Louisiana State Average
$2.72
$0.14 above the Louisiana average
National Average
$3.99
$1.13 below the national average

About Gas Prices in Baton Rouge

Price variation within Baton Rouge is substantial — often 20-30 cents per gallon between the cheapest and most expensive stations in the same neighborhood. This spread makes price-checking apps genuinely valuable for Baton Rouge drivers. The savings on a 15-gallon fill-up at the low end vs. high end can exceed $4.

Gas Prices by Brand in This City

Estimated prices based on brand modifiers. Sorted cheapest to most expensive.

CHEAPEST
Costco
$2.71
Speedway
$2.83
Circle K
$2.84
Sunoco
$2.87
Marathon
$2.88
BP
$2.90
Mobil
$2.91
Exxon
$2.92
Shell
$2.94
Chevron
$2.96

Fuel Type Prices in This City

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

Gas Prices in Nearby Cities

Lafayette$2.92Kenner$2.86Metairie$2.91New Orleans$2.70
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Frequently Asked Questions

Costco offers the cheapest gas wherever it operates in the Baton Rouge area. Among street stations, Circle K, Speedway, and Wawa (in applicable markets) consistently offer below-average prices. Shell, Chevron, and BP typically price above the local average.
At today's Baton Rouge average of $$2.86 per gallon, a standard 13-gallon sedan tank costs ${fillCost} to fill. A larger 20-gallon SUV or truck tank runs ${truckFill}. Choosing the cheapest local station can save $3-5 on each fill-up.
Monday and Tuesday are statistically the cheapest days to buy gas in most US cities including Baton Rouge. Prices rise Thursday through Sunday as weekend driving demand increases. Filling up Tuesday afternoon before price adjustments is a reliable strategy.
Baton Rouge and surrounding cities typically track similar fuel prices given shared supply infrastructure. Differences of 5-15 cents between nearby cities are common depending on local tax differences and competition levels.
A 10-cent savings on 15 gallons equals $1.50. If the cheaper station is 5 miles away and your car gets 25 MPG, the detour costs about 0.4 gallons. Savings above 15 cents per gallon are consistently worth moderate detours.

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