LA · fuel prices · week of Nov 9, 2026
Louisiana diesel and gas prices
The average pump price of diesel and gasoline in Louisiana, against the country and the Gulf Coast region, and what it costs a truck per mile.
$5.726/gal diesel
−2.9% from last week
- Regular
- $3.569
- Premium
- $4.489
- Diesel vs US
- −6.5%
- Diesel, 1 year
- +67.4%
Louisiana prices by fuel
| Fuel | Per gallon | 1 wk | 1 yr | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | $5.726 | −17.1¢ | +67.4% | Estimate |
| Regular gasoline | $3.569 | −12.9¢ | +38.3% | Estimate |
| Midgrade gasoline | $4.133 | −11.0¢ | +33.7% | Estimate |
| Premium gasoline | $4.489 | −11.6¢ | +29.8% | Estimate |
EIA does not survey Louisiana on its own. These are estimates: the Gulf Coast regional survey with Louisiana's fuel taxes in place of the region's average tax.
Louisiana · monthly · dollars per gallon
Louisiana fuel price history
DieselRegular gasoline
Diesel in Louisiana averaged $5.726 a gallon in the week of Nov 9, 2026, −6.5% against the US average of $6.127 and against $5.741 across the Gulf Coast region. That ranks Louisiana 43 of 49 for diesel, most expensive first.
Estimated history applies today's tax rates to past regional prices.
Fuel taxes in Louisiana
| Per gallon | State | Federal | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | $0.209 | $0.244 | $0.453 |
| Gasoline | $0.209 | $0.184 | $0.393 |
State excise tax plus other state taxes and fees. EIA, July 2026.
Diesel cost per mile in Louisiana
At $5.726 a gallon, with fuel's share of the all-in rate for loads leaving Louisiana. Louisiana freight rates →
| Truck type | Fuel per mile | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| VAN53' dry van | $0.84 | $842 |
| REEF53' refrigerated | $0.94 | $939 |
| FLAT48' flatbed | $0.89 | $895 |
| STEPStep deck | $0.92 | $924 |
| PWRPower only | $0.84 | $842 |
| HOTHotshot | $0.57 | $573 |
| BOX26' box truck | $0.64 | $636 |
| SPRTSprinter van | $0.36 | $358 |
Fuel prices by city in Louisiana
- New Orleans362,701
- Baton Rouge220,907
- Shreveport176,578
- Lafayette122,280
- Lake Charles81,157
- Kenner64,650
- Bossier City63,218
- Monroe46,622
- Alexandria43,133
- Houma31,671
- Central30,161
- Slidell28,440
- New Iberia26,849
- Hammond23,426
- Ruston22,330
- Sulphur20,572
- Zachary20,370
- Youngsville19,038
- Gretna17,185
- Natchitoches17,165
- Thibodaux15,569
- Broussard15,312
- Opelousas15,176
- Pineville13,966
- Gonzales13,837
- Mandeville12,973
- Carencro12,883
- West Monroe12,476
- Baker12,147
- Covington11,686
- Crowley11,216
- Minden11,195
- Abbeville10,902
- Morgan City10,813
- Bogalusa10,367
- DeRidder9,508