Cheapest Gas Prices in Lake Charles, Louisiana on July 6

Lake Charles, Louisiana - Gas prices have continued to go down over the last few weeks, and we continue to see a downward trend over the last week. We're taking a look at the best and CHEAPEST places to get gas around Southwest Louisiana as of July 6th.

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According to AAA, gas prices in the Lake Charles area are showing a mixed but mostly downward trend across fuel grades.

The average price for regular unleaded now sits at $3.59, up slightly from $3.58 yesterday but down from $3.61 a week ago and well below $3.89 a month ago. Mid-grade fuel is averaging $4.03, a dip from $4.06 yesterday, $4.14 a week ago, and $4.36 last month. Premium fuel is currently at $4.49, slightly below $4.51 yesterday and $4.48 a week ago, but still down from $4.77 a month ago. Diesel is averaging $4.46, also down from $4.48 yesterday, $4.51 a week ago, and significantly lower than $4.90 a month ago.

The gas prices actually are a whole lot cheaper than that right now around the Lake Charles area. I filled up yesterday for $3.09/gallon. Here's a look at the CHEAPEST places to get gas right now (July 6th, 2026) in Southwest Louisiana.

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Cheapest Gas This Week Around Lake Charles & Southwest Louisiana (July 6th)

• Love’s Travel Stop (Vinton) – $3.05
• Murphy USA (Lake Charles – Gerstner Memorial) – $3.14
• Walmart (Lake Charles – Ryan St) – $3.14
• Walmart (Lake Charles – Sam Houston Jones Pkwy) – $3.16
• Murphy USA (Lake Charles – Nelson Rd) – $3.17
• Murphy USA (Lake Charles – Hwy 171) – $3.17
• Murphy USA (Sulphur – N Cities Service Hwy) – $3.24
• Kroger (Sulphur – S Beglis Pkwy) – $3.26
• Circle K (Lake Charles – US-171) – $3.34
• Love’s Travel Stop (Iowa – Lowe-Grout Rd) – $3.36