Gas Prices in Metairie, LA Today

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 TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$2.9187 octane▲ Rising
Mid-Grade$3.3689 octane▲ Rising
Premium$3.6391-93 octane▲ Rising
Diesel$3.94N/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.

CHEAPEST
Costco
$2.76
Speedway
$2.88
Circle K
$2.89
Sunoco
$2.92
Marathon
$2.93
BP
$2.95
Mobil
$2.96
Exxon
$2.97
Shell
$2.99
Chevron
$3.01

Fuel Type Prices in This City

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

Gas Prices in Nearby Cities

Kenner$2.86New Orleans$2.70Baton Rouge$2.86Gulfport$2.75Biloxi$2.71
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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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