Gas prices in New Orleans, LA
Gas prices in New Orleans, LADaily metro average from AAA (2026-10-26), per gallon including taxes, for AAA’s New Orleans metro area in Louisiana.
Regular
$3.75
per gallon · €0.88/L
Midgrade
$4.30
per gallon · €1.02/L
Premium
$4.65
per gallon · €1.10/L
Diesel
$5.75
per gallon · €1.36/L
down vs last week 2.1% vs last week ($3.82) up vs a year ago 44.0% vs a year ago ($2.60)
Nearest Louisiana metros on price
The metros immediately either side of New Orleans in Louisiana, so you can see whether paying $3.75 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs New Orleans |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe, LA | $3.70 | −$0.05 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $3.71 | −$0.03 |
| Hammond, LA | $3.73 | −$0.01 |
| New Orleans, LA | $3.75 | — |
| Shreveport & Bossier City, LA | $3.76 | +$0.01 |
| Lafayette, LA | $3.77 | +$0.02 |
| Alexandria, LA | $3.79 | +$0.04 |
| Houma & Thibodaux, LA | $3.87 | +$0.12 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in New Orleans right now?
Regular gasoline averages $3.75 per gallon across New Orleans, LA today (AAA metro average, 2026-10-26). Midgrade is $4.30, premium $4.65 and diesel $5.75.
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 4th cheapest of 9 Louisiana metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in New Orleans higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 44.0% higher than this time last year ($2.60/gal then, $3.75 now).