The average price per gallon for regular gas in the Bayou State stands at $2.88. AAA spokesperson Don Redman says prices are starting to stabilize but meeting demand has been the biggest hurdle in the state since Ida.
“But you’ll notice in some regions that have been hard hit they’re probably up to almost a dime more per gallon and in some cases over $3.00 a gallon,” said Redman.
While some gas stations might have fuel they are without a source of power, thus are unable to provide gas to the pumps. Redman says distribution is the problem.
“We still have a number of service stations that cannot simply have the electricity or the power or the manpower to provide gasoline to desperately needed areas,” said Redman.
Redman says he hasn’t heard of any reports of price gouging on gas but advises you to contact the AG’s office if you do see any gouging. He says though it will take time for all the rigs and refineries to get back up and running in Louisiana is anticipates it will be about a month.
“We’re not expecting a big run-up in prices because refineries are down or because oil wells aren’t drilling because we are also anticipating a slowdown in demand for gasoline. And our current national reserves for gasoline are really healthy,” said Redman.
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