Louisiana · EIA survey Nov 9, 2026
Louisiana gas and diesel prices
Regular gasoline $3.481 and diesel $5.741 a gallon this week, including taxes. Louisiana is in EIA's Gulf Coast (PADD 3) region; EIA publishes that region's average rather than a separate Louisiana figure.
Price history
Louisiana vs. its region and the U.S.
| Area | Diesel | Regular | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Coast (PADD 3) | $5.741 | $3.481 | $4.370 |
| United States | $6.127 | $3.995 | $5.013 |
Other states in Gulf Coast (PADD 3)
Home heating fuels in Louisiana
EIA collects residential heating oil and propane prices weekly from October through March (monthly in summer). Regional averages are labeled.
Louisiana fuel taxes
| Gasoline | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|
| State taxes and fees | 20.9¢ | 20.9¢ |
| Federal excise | 18.4¢ | 24.4¢ |
| Total per gallon | 39.3¢ | 45.3¢ |
| Share of this week’s price | 11% | 8% |
| Rank (1 = highest state tax) | 45 of 51 | 46 of 51 |
State rates: Tax Foundation, July 2026 (state statutes); excludes some local and gross-receipts taxes. Share uses the regional average price. All states.
Driving electric in Louisiana
At Louisiana’s average residential rate, home charging costs 70% less per mile than gasoline. Public fast charging usually costs more. Run your own numbers.
Quick answers
What is the average price of gas in Louisiana?
$3.481 a gallon for regular in EIA's survey of November 9, 2026, the average for EIA's Gulf Coast (PADD 3) region, which includes Louisiana.
What is the price of diesel in Louisiana?
$5.741 a gallon in EIA's survey of November 9, 2026 (Gulf Coast (PADD 3) regional average; EIA does not publish a weekly diesel price for Louisiana alone).
Is fuel in Louisiana cheaper than the national average?
Diesel is 38.6¢ below the U.S. average, and regular gasoline 51.4¢ below.
What is the gas tax in Louisiana?
20.9¢ a gallon in state taxes on gasoline and 20.9¢ on diesel (Tax Foundation, July 2026), plus the federal 18.4¢ and 24.4¢: 39.3¢ and 45.3¢ in total.
Is it cheaper to drive electric in Louisiana?
At 12.87¢ per kWh (EIA residential average) an EV getting 3.5 miles per kWh spends about $3.68 per 100 miles on home charging, against $12.43 for a 28-mpg car at $3.481 gas.
Plan a trip or fleet budget with Louisiana prices: trip fuel cost · fleet budget. Source: EIA Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update.