B.R. gas prices rise for fourth straight week

As of this morning, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gas in Baton Rouge is $3.54—16 cents higher than it was just one week ago. It marks the fourth straight week that local gas prices have risen, according to the AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report. One month ago, gas was selling for $3.19 in Baton Rouge. One year ago, it was selling for $3.48 locally. The average price for a gallon of diesel has also risen sharply in Baton Rouge, and is at $3.97 this morning—a dime more than a week ago and a quarter more than one month ago. The Louisiana average for a gallon of regular unleaded gas is at $3.56 this morning, which is 17 cents higher than a week ago, 35 cents higher than a month ago, and 7 cents higher than a year ago. However, the local and state averages remain below the national average of $3.73 for a gallon of regular gasoline. The national average is 15 cents higher than a week ago, 43 cents higher than a month ago, and 18 cents higher than a year ago. You can check out the complete AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report here.