Updated April 5, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data
$2.91
Average Regular Unleaded — Metairie, Louisiana
Current Gas Prices in Metairie
Drivers in Metairie, Louisiana are paying an average of $$2.91 per gallon for regular gasoline as of {month} {year}. Local prices range from $$2.76 at discount stations to $$3.11 at premium locations.
Fuel Type
Price / Gallon
Grade
Trend
Regular Unleaded
$2.91
87 octane
▲ Rising
Mid-Grade
$3.36
89 octane
▲ Rising
Premium
$3.63
91-93 octane
▲ Rising
Diesel
$3.94
N/A
▲ Rising
Price Comparison
Metairie Average
$2.91
Regular Unleaded
Louisiana State Average
$2.72
$0.19 above the Louisiana average
National Average
$3.99
$1.08 below the national average
About Gas Prices in Metairie
Understanding what drives Metairie gas prices helps you save every week. The metro area hosts dozens of competing fuel stations — high-volume retailers and warehouse clubs consistently offer the lowest prices, while stations near freeway entrances charge a convenience premium of 5-15 cents per gallon.
Gas Prices by Brand in This City
Estimated prices based on brand modifiers. Sorted cheapest to most expensive.
Each gallon of gas in Metairie, Louisiana includes 18.4 cents in federal excise tax plus {tax} cents in Louisiana state fuel tax — a combined {totalTax} cents per gallon. On a 15-gallon fill-up, you pay ${taxTotal} in fuel taxes alone.
Today's average gas price in Metairie is $$2.91 per gallon for regular unleaded. Premium is approximately ${premPrice} and diesel runs ${dslPrice}. Individual station prices vary by 15-25 cents across the metro area.
The cheapest gas in Metairie is typically found at warehouse clubs (Costco, Sam's Club), high-volume discount chains like Circle K and Speedway, and stations in commercial strips with multiple competitors. Our brand comparison table shows current estimated prices by major brand in Metairie.
Metairie's current average of $$2.91 compares to the Louisiana statewide average of $$2.72. Metairie is $0.19 above the Louisiana average the state average, which is typical for a metro of its size and location.
Gas stations in Metairie typically update prices 1-3 times per week in response to wholesale market changes. Prices generally dip early in the week and rise Thursday-Sunday. Following weekly trends helps identify optimal fill-up windows.