The recent fluctuations in gas prices in Louisiana

Data from AAA reveals the latest fluctuations in gasoline costs across Louisiana as of December 5. Here is a snapshot of the current situation:

• Regular gasoline: $2.60
• Change over the past week: -$0.00 (-0.2%)
• Change over the past year: -$0.14 (-5.0%)
• Highest recorded price: $4.56 (June 15, 2022)
• Diesel fuel: $3.31
• Weekly change: -$0.04 (-1.3%)
• Annual change: +$0.08 (+2.3%)
• Highest historical diesel price: $5.37 (June 21, 2022)

Louisiana Cities with the Highest Gas Prices

1. Lake Charles: $2.67
2. Houma-Thibodaux: $2.65
3. Hammond: $2.61
4. Baton Rouge: $2.60
5. Lafayette: $2.59
6. New Orleans: $2.59
7. Alexandria: $2.54
8. Shreveport-Bossier City: $2.54
9. Monroe: $2.49

States with the Lowest Gas Prices

1. Oklahoma: $2.40
2. Texas: $2.52
3. Colorado: $2.53

States with the Highest Gas Prices

1. California: $4.49
2. Washington: $4.44
3. Other high-cost states: $4.12 - $3.74

Author: Zoe Harrison