Gas prices by state

Louisiana Gas Prices

Estimated current fuel and electricity prices for Louisiana, plus monthly and annual driving cost estimates for a typical commuter.

Low-cost statevs US avg $3.29/gal · $-0.34

Updated for 2026
US avg fuel prices
EV rates vary by state
Transparent assumptions

Regular

$2.95

per gallon

Premium

$3.55

per gallon

Diesel

$3.55

per gallon

Electricity

$0.12

per kWh

Estimated driving cost in Louisiana

Monthly (1,000 mi · 27 MPG)

$109

Annual (12,000 mi)

$1311

EV monthly (1,000 mi · 3.5 mi/kWh)

$34

Key takeaway

At Louisiana prices, switching from gas to EV saves roughly $75/month on a typical 1,000-mile driving month — about $900/year.

Switch to gas, premium or EV in the fuel cost calculator or estimate a full drive with the trip cost calculator.

How Louisiana compares

Regular gas, $/gal — this state vs cheapest and priciest in the US.

Mississippi· cheapest$2.80

Arkansas· cheapest$2.85

Texas· cheapest$2.85

Louisiana (this state)$2.95

US average$3.29

California· most expensive$4.65

Hawaii· most expensive$4.55

Washington· most expensive$4.20

Cheapest states for gas

Most expensive states

Nearby states

Mississippi$2.80 Arkansas$2.85 Alabama$2.95 Texas$2.85 Tennessee$2.95 Oklahoma$2.90

Commuting in Louisiana

Estimate commute fuel cost for a typical driver in these cities.

New Orleans Baton Rouge Shreveport

Popular Louisiana road trips

Orlando → New Orleans629 mi Orlando → Baton Rouge713 mi Miami → New Orleans789 mi Miami → Baton Rouge878 mi Miami → Shreveport1110 mi New York → New Orleans1378 mi New York → Baton Rouge1409 mi New York → Shreveport1450 mi

Best road trips in Louisiana → · All Louisiana routes →

Curated picks

Popular Drives From Louisiana

Short-distance Louisiana routes at the state's $2.95/gal average.

All routes

New Orleans, LA → Jackson, MS

192 mi · 3.1 h · ~$20 gas

Baton Rouge, LA → Jackson, MS

166 mi · 2.7 h · ~$17 gas

New Orleans, LA → Houston, TX

350 mi · 5.3 h · ~$37 gas

How we estimate Louisiana prices

Per-gallon prices: State-level estimates for regular, premium and diesel calibrated to recent averages.
Electricity rate: Residential per-kWh rate used for EV charging cost comparisons.
Monthly cost formula: (monthly miles ÷ MPG) × $/gal — defaults assume ~1,000 miles/month.
Local variation: City prices can swing ±$0.30/gal from state averages; taxes and refinery proximity dominate.

Sources & assumptions

EPA fuel economy data — City / highway / combined MPG and MPGe baselines.
U.S. Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov) — Vehicle efficiency and EV range references.
AAA gas price trends — Recent national and regional retail fuel averages.
EIA electricity rates — Average residential per-kWh prices used for EV charging.

We summarize publicly available data — no scraping, no external API calls. Figures are calibrated periodically; use the calculators above for your exact inputs.

FAQ

Why are Louisiana gas prices lower than the national average?

Prices reflect local fuel taxes, refining capacity, and transport costs. Louisiana currently averages about $2.95 per gallon of regular.

How much does it cost to drive 1,000 miles in Louisiana?

At $2.95/gal and 27 MPG, 1,000 miles costs about $109 in fuel. Use the trip calculator for exact estimates.

Is it cheaper to drive an EV in Louisiana?

At $0.12/kWh and 3.5 mi/kWh, 1,000 miles costs roughly $34 — typically cheaper versus gas.

How often are these prices updated?

These are rolling estimates for editorial use. Verify current prices at a local station or via AAA before fueling up.