Central Louisiana News

The average cost for a gallon of diesel gas in or near zip code 70634 for the week of July 20-26 is $2.03, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.99.

In greater Louisiana, the average price is $1.83 and the lowest price is $1.52. Trends show the price as down.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $1.857 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $1.875 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $1.767 per gallon – a 9.0 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.412.

Data is accurate as of press time, but gas prices have been known to fluctuate on a daily, and even hourly, basis.