How gas prices have changed in Richland Parish, Louisiana in the last week
How gas prices have changed in Richland Parish, Louisiana in the last week
A combination of increased demand at the pump and the annual switchover to more expensive, but lower-emission summer fuel blends are driving the national cost for a gallon of gasoline higher this week.
The national average has risen several cents from a week ago and remains below the levels it was this , according to GasBuddy. Metros on the West Coast, as well as Illinois, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, are seeing the highest gas prices in the nation to begin this week.
A rise in the utilization of refineries producing gasoline this spring after a may be helping keep prices lower for travelers. When refinery utilization drops, it can raise the cost of gas; cold weather and storms took some plants offline this winter season.
compiled statistics on gas prices in Richland Parish using data from . Gas prices are current as of March 11.
Richland Parish, Louisiana gas price trends
- Gas current price: $2.97
--- Louisiana average: $3.04
- Week change: +$0.04
Parishes with the most expensive gas in Louisiana
#1. Tensas Parish: $3.50
#2. Plaquemines Parish: $3.28
#3. Cameron Parish: $3.23
#4. Caldwell Parish: $3.22
#5. Allen Parish: $3.18
Parishes with the least expensive gas in Louisiana
#1. Ouachita Parish: $2.93
#2. Morehouse Parish: $2.93
#3. Concordia Parish: $2.94
#4. Winn Parish: $2.95
#5. Richland Parish: $2.97
This story features writing by Dom DiFurio and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 3,038 counties.
