SHREVEPORT, La. — Average gasoline prices in the Shreveport area have risen slightly over the past week, climbing 0.9 cents per gallon to an average of $2.67, according to GasBuddy’s latest survey of 177 local stations. Despite the small increase, prices remain significantly lower than a year ago and continue to trail national averages.
Compared to last month, Shreveport drivers are paying 8 cents more per gallon. However, prices are still 16.4 cents per gallon lower than this time last year, when the average stood at $2.84 per gallon.
Local gas prices ranged widely over the past week. The lowest recorded price in Shreveport was $2.39 per gallon, while the highest was $3.19—a spread of 80 cents. Statewide, the lowest price was $2.37 and the highest was $3.55, a difference of $1.18.
Diesel prices also saw little movement, with the national average ticking down by 0.1 cents to $3.71 per gallon.
National Trends
Nationally, the average price of regular gasoline rose 1.2 cents per gallon over the past week to $3.11. That’s up just 1.3 cents compared to a month ago and remains 32.8 cents lower than a year ago.
GasBuddy compiles data from more than 11 million weekly price reports from over 150,000 stations across the U.S., making it one of the most comprehensive sources for fuel pricing data.
Historical Context: Shreveport Gas Prices on August 4 Over the Last Decade
- 2024: $2.84/g
- 2023: $3.41/g
- 2022: $3.58/g
- 2021: $2.78/g
- 2020: $1.84/g
- 2019: $2.27/g
- 2018: $2.56/g
- 2017: $2.10/g
- 2016: $1.90/g
- 2015: $2.35/g
Regional Comparisons
- Little Rock: $2.72/g (down 4.7 cents from last week)
- Dallas: $2.79/g (down 12.2 cents)
- Louisiana Average: $2.73/g (up 0.6 cents)
Economic Outlook
“It was another relatively tame week at the pump,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “Oil prices briefly touched $70 per barrel before sliding on news that OPEC+ will raise oil production again in September.”
De Haan noted that fluctuations in gas prices are being driven by global oil market dynamics, including renewed economic concerns, weak employment data, and international tariff developments.
With oil production expected to increase and demand facing potential headwinds, GasBuddy analysts say consumers may see some relief at the pump in the coming weeks.
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