B.R. gas prices trickle down for fifth straight week

For the fifth straight week, gas prices fell by a few cents over the past seven days, according to the AAA Daily Fuel Gauge. As of this morning, a gallon of regular, unleaded gas was selling for an average of $3.43, down 4 cents on the week. The slow trickle down began at the end of February, when prices had been steadily rising for more than a month and a gallon of gas was selling for about 25 cents more compared to today. Last year at this time, gas was selling for $3.79 in the Baton Rouge metro area. The local average continues to remain below both the state and national average. The Louisiana average is at $3.46 at the start of April, which is 4 cents lower than a week ago, 16 cents lower than a month ago and 34 cents lower than a year ago. The U.S. average is at $3.63 this morning, down 3 cents on the week and 12 cents on the month. A year ago, the U.S. average was $3.92. You can see the complete report here. Meanwhile, USA Today reports that gas prices may have already peaked in 2013 after surging at the end of last year through February. The price drop through March has come at a time when gasoline prices typically climb, prompting some industry forecasters to rethink early 2013 estimates of $4 a gallon or higher by the peak summer driving season. You can check out that story here.