Gas prices in New Orleans
Gas prices in New OrleansDaily metro average from AAA (2026-09-11), per gallon including taxes, for the New Orleans area of Louisiana.
Regular
$3.87
per gallon · €0.88/L
Midgrade
$4.43
per gallon · €1.01/L
Premium
$4.79
per gallon · €1.09/L
Diesel
$5.64
per gallon · €1.28/L
up vs last week 2.8% vs last week ($3.76) up vs a year ago 38.0% vs a year ago ($2.80)
Nearest Louisiana metros on price
The metros immediately either side of New Orleans in Louisiana, so you can see whether paying $3.87 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs New Orleans |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe | $3.80 | −$0.06 |
| Alexandria | $3.84 | −$0.02 |
| Lake Charles | $3.86 | −$0.01 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $3.86 | −$0.00 |
| New Orleans | $3.87 | — |
| Baton Rouge | $3.87 | +$0.01 |
| Houma-Thibodaux | $3.87 | +$0.01 |
| Lafayette | $3.87 | +$0.01 |
| Hammond | $3.91 | +$0.05 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in New Orleans right now?
Regular gasoline averages $3.87 per gallon across New Orleans today (AAA metro average, 2026-09-11). Midgrade is $4.43, premium $4.79 and diesel $5.64.
Is gas cheaper in New Orleans than the rest of Louisiana?
A Louisiana state comparison is unavailable today.
Where does New Orleans rank in Louisiana?
New Orleans is the 5th cheapest of 9 Louisiana metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in New Orleans higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 38.0% higher than this time last year ($2.80/gal then, $3.87 now).