Gas Prices in Louisiana Drop, National Average Holds Steady BIZ Northwest Louisiana [Video]

Gasoline prices in Louisiana have experienced a slight decline over the past week, dropping by 3.4 cents per gallon, according to data from GasBuddy’s survey of 2,436 stations in the state. The current average price stands at $3.09 per gallon, which is 18.5 cents higher than a month ago but 5.8 cents lower than a year ago.

In Louisiana, the cheapest station recorded a price of $2.74 per gallon, while the most expensive was $3.66 per gallon, reflecting a substantial difference of 92.0 cents per gallon.

On a national scale, the average price of gasoline has remained unchanged over the past week, holding steady at $3.51 per gallon. However, compared to a month ago, the national average has increased by 16.1 cents per gallon, standing just 0.9 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.

Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, commented on the recent trends, noting …