By james art How gas prices have changed in Louisiana in the past week
The average price of a gallon of gasoline fell below $3 this week, according to data from GasBuddy. The national average remains slightly higher; However, the declining average price seen in recent weeks “will likely continue to move and will soon fall below $3,” AAA spokesman Andrew Gross said.
Gas station prices hit three-year lows as the winter season gives way to lower travel demand and cheaper fuel mixes at retail gas stations. The recent spate of hurricanes in the southeastern United States and conflict in the Middle East did not translate into higher gas prices for American drivers ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
“While many Americans may incorrectly attribute declines to the upcoming election, policymakers have little influence on the strong seasonal forces that drive prices lower in the fall,” GasBuddy analyst Patrick DeHaan said in a statement Monday.
States including Texas, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Louisiana had the lowest advertised gas prices this week, while Hawaii, California, Washington and Nevada had the highest, according to AAA data.
Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Louisiana. Gas prices are as of November 1.
Louisiana in numbers
– Current gas price: $2.77
– Weekly Change: -$0.01 (-0.2%)
– Annual change: -$0.25 (-8.3%)
– Historic High Gas Price: $4.56 (6/15/22)
– Current price of diesel: $3.22
– Weekly Change: -$0.03 (-0.8%)
– Annual change: -$0.81 (-20.0%)
– Historic Diesel High Price: $5.37 (6/21/22)
The metro area with the most expensive gas in Louisiana
#1. Houma-Thibodaux: $2.85
#2. Lake Charles: $2.82
#3. Lafayette: $2.79
#4. New Orleans: $2.79
#5. Hammond: $2.77
#6. Baton Rouge: $2.76
#7. Alexandria: $2.70
#8. Monroe: $2.70
#9. Shreveport-Bossier City: $2.68
Countries with the most expensive gas
#1. Hawaii: $4.59
#2. California: $4.56
#3. Washington: $4.04
Countries with the cheapest gas
#1. Texas: $2.67
#2. Mississippi: $2.68
#3. Oklahoma: $2.69
This story was written by Dom DiFurio and is part of a series using data automation in the 50 states.