Gas prices in Lake Charles
Gas prices in Lake CharlesDaily metro average from AAA (2026-09-11), per gallon including taxes, for the Lake Charles area of Louisiana.
Regular
$3.86
per gallon · €0.88/L
Midgrade
$4.37
per gallon · €0.99/L
Premium
$4.77
per gallon · €1.08/L
Diesel
$5.58
per gallon · €1.27/L
up vs last week 2.5% vs last week ($3.76) up vs a year ago 37.9% vs a year ago ($2.80)
Nearest Louisiana metros on price
The metros immediately either side of Lake Charles in Louisiana, so you can see whether paying $3.86 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs Lake Charles |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe | $3.80 | −$0.05 |
| Alexandria | $3.84 | −$0.01 |
| Lake Charles | $3.86 | — |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $3.86 | +$0.01 |
| New Orleans | $3.87 | +$0.01 |
| Baton Rouge | $3.87 | +$0.02 |
| Houma-Thibodaux | $3.87 | +$0.02 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Lake Charles right now?
Regular gasoline averages $3.86 per gallon across Lake Charles today (AAA metro average, 2026-09-11). Midgrade is $4.37, premium $4.77 and diesel $5.58.
Is gas cheaper in Lake Charles than the rest of Louisiana?
A Louisiana state comparison is unavailable today.
Where does Lake Charles rank in Louisiana?
Lake Charles is the 3rd cheapest of 9 Louisiana metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in Lake Charles higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 37.9% higher than this time last year ($2.80/gal then, $3.86 now).