Gas prices fall 4 more cents in B.R.

After steady rises throughout the first two months of the year, gas prices in Baton Rouge have now trickled down for four straight weeks, according to the AAA Daily Fuel Gauge. As of this morning, a gallon of regular unleaded gas is selling for an average of $3.49 in Baton Rouge, down 4 cents compared to the average price a week ago. One month ago, the average local price was $3.65 per gallon, and gas is now selling for 27 cents less than it was at this time last year. The AAA Daily Fuel Gauge tracks prices in metro areas across the United States. The Louisiana average as of this morning is $3.50, down 3 cents on the week and 16 cents on the month. The U.S. average is $3.66, which is an increase of 2 cents on the week, but a decrease of 12 cents compared to a month ago. Hawaii is paying the highest average price in America, at $4.39. Wyoming motorists are paying the lowest average price in the country, $3.32. You can check out the complete report here. Meanwhile, Sen. David Vitter and Alaskan Sen. Lisa Murkowski, both Republicans, recently issued a warning that a federal ethanol-blending mandate on gas refiners could push up prices for motorists heading into the summer driving season. They’ve asked the Environmental Protection Agency to take action on the matter. You can read more about that situation from Reuters here.