Gas Prices in Louisiana Today
Track today's average gas price in Louisiana, compare it to the national average, and estimate your fuel costs with a free calculator. Data updated daily from EIA.
About Gas Prices in Louisiana
Gas prices in Louisiana are reported daily by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) as part of their weekly survey of fuel retailers. The price shown is a statewide average for regular unleaded gasoline. Prices at individual stations in Louisiana may be higher or lower depending on location, brand, and local competition.
Several factors influence Louisiana's gas price: state fuel taxes, the distance from major refineries, pipeline and distribution infrastructure, and the required seasonal fuel blend. Use the calculator above to see exactly how today's Louisiana price affects your commute, road trip, or monthly driving budget.
Louisiana Fuel Taxes: ≈20¢/gal
Louisiana has one of the lowest state gas taxes in the nation. Louisiana's gas tax is about 20 cents per gallon and has not increased since 1990 — one of the lowest and longest-frozen rates in America. Combined with the state's enormous refining industry, this keeps Louisiana consistently among the two or three cheapest states for gasoline.
Tax figures are approximate state-level taxes and fees per gallon of regular gasoline and exclude the 18.4¢/gal federal excise tax. Rates change — verify current rates with the state's revenue or transportation department.
How Louisiana Gets Its Gasoline
Louisiana sits at the heart of Gulf Coast refining. A string of massive refineries along the Mississippi River between Baton Rouge and New Orleans — including one of the largest in the country — means gasoline is produced practically next door to every market in the state. The main supply risk is hurricanes, which can temporarily shut refineries and terminals in late summer.
Where Gas Is Cheapest and Most Expensive in Louisiana
Prices are low and remarkably uniform statewide. New Orleans runs only a few cents above the rural parishes, and stations along I-10 and I-12 compete aggressively. During hurricane disruptions, northern Louisiana sometimes stays cheaper than the coast.