Gas Prices in New Orleans, LA Today

Updated May 21, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data

$2.70

Average Regular Unleaded — New Orleans, Louisiana

Current Gas Prices in New Orleans

Gas prices in New Orleans, Louisiana average $$2.70 per gallon today for regular unleaded — near the state average the Louisiana statewide average of $$2.72. Competition among New Orleans's fuel stations creates real savings opportunities.

Fuel TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$2.7087 octane▼ Falling
Mid-Grade$3.0589 octane▲ Rising
Premium$3.2891-93 octane▬ Stable
Diesel$3.37N/A▼ Falling

Price Comparison

New Orleans Average
$2.70
Regular Unleaded
Louisiana State Average
$2.72
near the state average
National Average
$4.49
$1.79 below the national average

About Gas Prices in New Orleans

Gas prices in New Orleans follow South regional patterns with some local variation. Stations closest to residential neighborhoods tend to match rather than undercut market rates. Your best savings strategy: identify 2-3 consistently affordable stations along your regular commute and check them weekly.

Gas Prices by Brand in This City

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

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

Gas price spikes in New Orleans are typically triggered by regional supply disruptions, pipeline outages, refinery maintenance, seasonal blend transitions, and global crude oil price increases. Holiday demand surges around Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day also push prices up temporarily.
Premium gas in New Orleans is worth the extra cost only if your vehicle requires it. If your owner's manual says Required, always use premium. If it says Recommended, you may use regular with minimal performance loss. Never use regular in a vehicle that requires premium.
Costco offers the cheapest gas wherever it operates in the New Orleans 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 New Orleans average of $$2.70 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 New Orleans. Prices rise Thursday through Sunday as weekend driving demand increases. Filling up Tuesday afternoon before price adjustments is a reliable strategy.

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