BATON ROUGE, La. Average gasoline prices in Louisiana fell 2.2 cents per gallon over the past week to $2.55, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 2,436 stations. Prices in the state are 2.6 cents lower than a month ago and 7.3 cents below year-ago levels.
The cheapest station in Louisiana priced fuel at $2.19 per gallon on Sunday. The most expensive posted $3.79, creating a price gap of $1.60 across the state.
The national average for gasoline was unchanged at $3.03 per gallon. The national average is down 2 cents from a month earlier and 2.5 cents higher than a year ago. Diesel prices rose 0.8 cents to $3.777 per gallon.
Neighboring market trends were mixed. Baton Rouge held steady at $2.59 per gallon. Jackson dipped 1.8 cents to $2.55. New Orleans rose 0.8 cents to $2.56.
“Ahead of the peak of Thanksgiving travel, the national average has remained relatively steady, holding close to where it’s been for the last few weeks,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “With refinery maintenance wrapping up, we’re likely to see more relief soon, particularly in the Great Lakes and West Coast regions. While Washington and Oregon may still see issues related to the Olympic pipeline shutdown, the broader outlook is promising, especially with oil prices dipping below $60 per barrel. Many states could begin to see further declines in the weeks ahead, just in time for the holidays.”
Historical data show Louisiana prices have generally trended below national averages over the past decade. On Nov. 24, 2024, Louisiana’s average was $2.62 per gallon compared with the national average of $3.01. Ten years earlier, the state averaged $1.87, while the U.S. average stood at $2.05.