Louisiana Gas Prices Fall to $3.66 Per Gallon
The statewide average for regular gas dropped from $3.94 a month ago but remains about $1.05 higher than a year earlier.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Oil and Gas
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Louisiana's average price for regular gasoline fell to $3.66 per gallon as of November 6, 2026, down from $3.75 one week earlier and $3.94 one month earlier. The state average remains about 44 cents below the national average of $4.10 per gallon.
Why it matters
The decline gives Louisiana drivers some relief after a month of higher pump prices, though fuel costs are still well above last year's levels. Lower regional prices relative to the national average also affect household fuel budgets across the state.
Louisiana regular gas averaged $3.66 per gallon, mid-grade $4.15, premium $4.54, and diesel $5.72 per gallon. The source does not indicate the factors behind these prices or whether they will change in coming weeks.
The details
Louisiana's statewide average for regular gasoline declined to $3.66 per gallon, while mid-grade, premium and diesel prices were reported at $4.15, $4.54 and $5.72 per gallon. Lake Charles-area listings show regular gas ranging from $3.19 to $3.55 per gallon, with stations in Vinton and Sulphur also reporting prices.
Timeline
November 2025: Louisiana regular gas averaged $2.62 per gallon.
One month before November 6, 2026: Louisiana regular gas averaged $3.94 per gallon.
One week before November 6, 2026: Louisiana regular gas averaged $3.75 per gallon.
November 6, 2026: Louisiana regular gas averaged $3.66 per gallon.
Oil and Gas
Louisiana's $3.66 regular gas average sits $1.05 above its November 2025 level of $2.62 per gallon, showing the state's fuel prices remain elevated year over year even as they recede from last month's $3.94 peak.
Drivers comparing prices may find lower rates at some Lake Charles-area stations, where regular gas listings range from $3.19 to $3.55 per gallon. Louisiana's regular gas remains about 44 cents below the national average, which may affect fuel budgets for commuters across the state.
The takeaway
Louisiana gas prices have dropped from last month's peak, but drivers are still paying roughly $1.05 more per gallon than a year ago. Tracking local station prices before filling up can help stretch household fuel budgets.
Further reading
For broader context on fuel markets, see Oil and Gas coverage across the state.
Source note: This article includes information reported by 96.5 KVKI.
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