Updated April 5, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data
$2.77
Average Regular Unleaded — Shreveport, Louisiana
Current Gas Prices in Shreveport
The average cost to fill up in Shreveport, Louisiana is $$2.77 per gallon for regular gas right now. Compared to the national average, Shreveport drivers are paying $1.22 below the national average, reflecting local market dynamics.
Fuel Type
Price / Gallon
Grade
Trend
Regular Unleaded
$2.77
87 octane
▲ Rising
Mid-Grade
$3.20
89 octane
▲ Rising
Premium
$3.46
91-93 octane
▲ Rising
Diesel
$3.75
N/A
▲ Rising
Price Comparison
Shreveport Average
$2.77
Regular Unleaded
Louisiana State Average
$2.72
$0.05 above the Louisiana average
National Average
$3.99
$1.22 below the national average
About Gas Prices in Shreveport
The Shreveport fuel market reflects Louisiana's broader pricing environment while adding local demand characteristics. With a growing population and rising commuter traffic, demand pressure in Shreveport is steady. Warehouse club stations and discount brands regularly beat street prices by 10-20 cents per gallon.
Gas Prices by Brand in This City
Estimated prices based on brand modifiers. Sorted cheapest to most expensive.
Shreveport 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.
Most states have price gouging statutes that activate during declared emergencies. Outside of emergency declarations, gas stations set prices based on market conditions. Normal price variation between stations is competition, not gouging.
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