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Gas prices have dipped a bit after increasing over the last month in Louisiana and across the nation. In New Orleans, you can find some good gas prices if you know where to look.
We’ve compiled a list of some of the cheapest gas prices you’ll currently find in the New Orleans area.
Here in New Orleans, gas prices are averaging around $3 and 53 cents a gallon right now. according to data from Gas Buddy. The lowest we’ve seen is $3.45 a gallon in the Gramercy area as well as around Belle Chasse.
Could gas prices go up further? Yes. That’s why now is the time to fuel up at the tank.
If you have a vehicle, especially a huge gas guzzler, you should go to the gas station and fuel up. You’re going to save a lot of money.
The cheapest gas I’ve seen is at these New Orleans gas stations:
| Gas Station | Location | Price Per Gallon |
|---|---|---|
| Costco | 3900 Dublin St. New Orleans, La. | $3.45 |
| Sam's Club | 3900 Airline Dr. New Orleans, La. | $3.45 |
| Sam's Club | 1527 Manhattan Blvd, Harvey, La. | $3.50 |
| Walmart | 2500 Archbishop Hannan Blvd Meraux, LA | $3.55 |
| Murphy | 8001 W Judge Perez Dr Chalmette, LA | $3.57 |
| Speed Racer | 8020 Downman Rd New Orleans, LA | $3.59 |
| Marathon | 101 Bayou Rd Poydras, LA | $3.59 |
| Sam's Club | 455 31st St Kenner, LA | $3.59 |
| RaceTrac | 8130 W Judge Perez Dr Chalmette, LA | $3.59 |
To save time, you can use Google to find cheap gas. Visit this link to find cheap gas near you.
If you’re wondering what it takes to save money on gas, here are three suggestions you can put to good use.
There are several apps on Android and in the Apple Store. Here are the best apps to use:
You might not know it, but it’s cheaper to buy gasoline when you pay with cash. When you use a credit card, you will be hit with a credit surcharge.
Many gas station operators tack on a fee to process your credit card, which is why the fuel costs will be higher. To get a gas station’s advertised price, pay for gas with cash money!
Another say to save on gas money is to join the rewards program of a gas station near you. Some of the top gas station reward programs include BP, RaceTrac and Shell, which gives you points you can redeem for things like food and gas.
Some people are convinced that they have to spend more money on premium fuel because their car runs better on it, but that’s not the case for most vehicles!
How can you find out for sure? Pull out the owner’s manual. If it says that premium gasoline is recommended, then by all means please use that.
The truth is that cheap gas may work find for your vehicle. The type of gas you use will affect your engine’s performance and fuel economy, so always follow what’s written in your car’s manual.
Interested in other ways to save or make money? Check out our Money Section:
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