Louisiana Gas Price Today
Current Louisiana gas prices today and statewide retail fuel benchmarks
Louisiana Gas Prices Today by Fuel Grade
Only fuel grades with verified statistical retail survey data are displayed.
Gas Prices Near Me Today in Louisiana
Searching for gas prices near me today in Louisiana? Local pump rates in your immediate area typically fluctuate by ±10¢ to 30¢ per gallon around our statewide average of $3.97/gal. Use this benchmark when evaluating pump prices at local retail stations:
Cost of Propane Gas Per Gallon in Louisiana
In Louisiana and the surrounding Gulf Coast region, residential delivered propane currently averages $2.45/gal (compared to $3.97/gal for regular gasoline). Propane delivers ~91,500 BTU/gal (~73% of gasoline's 125,000 BTU/gal energy density), equating to an effective energy-parity price of $3.28 per Gasoline Gallon Equivalent (GGE).
Louisiana Fuel Context
- Petroleum Region:
- PADD 3 (Gulf Coast)
- State Fuel Excise Tax:
- 20¢ / gal
- Federal Fuel Tax:
- 18.4¢ / gal
- National Price Rank:
- #5 (1 = lowest, 51 = highest)
- U.S. National Average:
- $4.41
Neighboring States
Gas price comparison across adjacent state borders:
Louisiana Gas Price Trend
Historical weekly regular gasoline prices for Louisiana
About Louisiana Gas Prices
Key factors impacting current retail gasoline prices in Louisiana
Refinery Infrastructure & Logistics
One of the world’s foremost refining and petrochemical epicenters with massive facilities along the lower Mississippi River and Lake Charles.
Seasonal Fuel Blend Specifications
Minimal seasonal blend price jump due to immediate refinery pipeline connectivity.
Market Dynamics & State Fuel Taxes
Consistently ranks among the top five cheapest states for gasoline nationwide, driven by negligible transportation costs and moderate fuel taxes. In addition, Louisiana levies a state motor fuel excise tax of 20 cents per gallon, which is combined with the federal excise tax of 18.4 cents per gallon.
Major Cities in Louisiana
Metropolitan survey data for specific cities across Louisiana are published on a specialized monthly schedule by federal bureaus. To guarantee zero fabricated data and adhere strictly to our data transparency charter, city-specific pages are enabled only as verified regional survey feeds are integrated.
Louisiana Gas Prices FAQs
Common questions on gasoline prices, price trends, taxes, and fuel comparisons in Louisiana
What is the price of the gas today in Louisiana?
The average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Louisiana today is $3.97 per gallon. Mid-grade fuel averages $4.45/gal, premium gasoline is $4.83/gal, and highway diesel is $5.90/gal. Louisiana currently ranks #5 among all 50 states and Washington D.C.
Are gas prices going up in Louisiana?
Gas prices in Louisiana are falling this week (-6¢/gal). Over the past 7 days, Louisiana retail pump prices shifted by -1.5%. Price trajectories in Louisiana are primarily driven by one of the world’s foremost refining and petrochemical epicenters with massive facilities along the lower mississippi river and lake charles.
How does Louisiana's gas price compare to the national gas price today?
The national gas price today is $4.41 per gallon. Louisiana's current average of $3.97/gal is -$0.44 lower than national average. Key drivers include Louisiana's state fuel excise tax of 20¢/gal and regional supply dynamics in the Gulf Coast (PADD 3) zone.
How can I find the best gas prices near me today in Louisiana?
When searching for gas prices near you today in Louisiana, use the statewide benchmark of $3.97/gal as your reference point. Individual station prices in your immediate neighborhood typically deviate by ±10¢ to 30¢ per gallon due to local brand additives, highway exit convenience charges, and municipal sales taxes.
What is the cost of propane gas per gallon in Louisiana?
In Louisiana (part of the Gulf Coast / PADD 3 heating region), residential delivered propane averages approximately $2.45 per gallon. While propane has a lower volumetric purchase price than gasoline, propane provides approximately 91,500 BTUs per gallon versus 125,000 BTUs for gasoline, producing an energy-equivalent cost of approximately $3.28 per Gasoline Gallon Equivalent (GGE).
What is the fuel excise tax in Louisiana?
Louisiana levies a state motor fuel excise tax of 20¢ per gallon. When combined with the standard federal fuel excise tax of 18.4¢ per gallon, drivers in Louisiana pay 38.4¢ per gallon in total fuel taxes.