Cheapest Gas Prices In New Orleans: Gas Station, Address, Info

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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.

How Much Is A Gallon Of Gas In New Orleans, Louisiana Right Now?

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.

Map: Where Is Cheap Gas Near You?

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.

3 Ways To Save Money On Gas

If you’re wondering what it takes to save money on gas, here are three suggestions you can put to good use.

Use a Gas App

There are several apps on Android and in the Apple Store. Here are the best apps to use:

GasBuddy: Android & iOS
Gas Guru: Android & iOS
Fuelio: Android & iOS
Waze: Android & iOS

Pay With Cash

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!

Join A Rewards Program

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.

Last Words

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.

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Keisha Smith

Keisha Smith is a Contributing Writer who attended college at Southern University A&M College in Baton Rouge. She is currently writing a book on south Louisiana culture.