Central Louisiana News

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 70634 for the week of September 7-13 is $1.78, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.78.

In greater Louisiana, the average price is $1.88 and the lowest price is $1.59. Trends show the price as up.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $1.903 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $1.902 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $1.868 per gallon – a 3.5 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.