North Shore Louisiana News

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 70461 for the week of May 11-17 is $1.54, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.49.

In greater New Orleans, the average price is $1.56 and the lowest price is $1.25. Trends show the price as stable.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $1.619 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $1.607 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $1.696 per gallon – a 7.7 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.