Gas Prices in Shreveport, LA Today

Shreveport sits in the northwestern corner of Louisiana, about 15 miles from the Texas state line, close enough that gas price arbitrage between the two states is a real consideration for local drivers. Louisiana averages around $3.30 per gallon for regular unleaded, and Shreveport generally tracks close to or slightly above that figure, placing it among the more affordable large cities in the South.

Louisiana vs. Texas: A Border Arithmetic

Texas and Louisiana have different fuel tax structures. Louisiana's state gas tax is 20 cents per gallon, one of the lowest in the country. Texas is also 20 cents per gallon. The difference between the two states is not primarily taxes; it's distribution infrastructure and refinery proximity.

The Shreveport area sits within reasonable range of East Texas pipeline infrastructure and the refinery clusters around the Beaumont-Port Arthur-Lake Charles corridor. Louisiana's Gulf Coast refineries supply the state from the south, while Shreveport's northwest location means it's also accessible from Texas distribution terminals near Longview and Marshall.

When Texas prices dip below Louisiana levels, which happens periodically as the two states' supply cycles don't always move in lockstep, drivers near the Bossier City area (just across the Red River from Shreveport, in Bossier Parish) who are already heading east toward the Texas border on I-20 sometimes fill up in Marshall or Longview, TX. The savings, when they exist, are typically 5 to 15 cents per gallon, enough to be meaningful on a full tank but not worth a special trip.

The Haynesville Shale Context

Shreveport is the commercial center of the Haynesville Shale natural gas play, one of the most productive natural gas formations in North America. The Haynesville doesn't produce crude oil that directly feeds local refineries, but it does make northwest Louisiana a net energy exporter, the local economy is tied to the energy industry in a way that maintains political and economic pressure to keep fuel costs competitive.

Where to Find the Cheapest Gas in Shreveport

The highest station density and most competitive pricing runs along the major east-west corridors on both sides of the Red River.

• Downtown Shreveport, 71101, urban core stations trend above average; not the ideal fill-up location
• Bossier City / Barksdale Blvd, 71112, just across the river, Bossier City has excellent station density and often slightly lower prices than Shreveport proper
• Youree Drive / South Shreveport, 71105, upscale commercial corridor; prices here run mid-tier, not the best value
• Hearne Ave / Queensborough, 71103, working-class corridor with independent stations pricing below the city average
• Shreveport-Barksdale Hwy area, 71104, solid mid-range pricing near the Red River corridor
• Bert Kouns Industrial Loop / South, 71106, commercial ring road with big-box adjacent stations and competitive pricing; consistently one of the cheapest areas in the metro
• Midway / Jewella Ave, 71108, northwest Shreveport with independent station competition and below-average pricing

Barksdale AFB Factor

Barksdale Air Force Base, located adjacent to Bossier City, operates AAFES fuel stations that price below any civilian option in the metro. Active duty personnel and base-eligible families have access to fuel typically 10 to 20 cents per gallon below the best civilian price. Civilian stations on Barksdale Boulevard in Bossier City price competitively knowing they're competing for military family business.

March 2026 Context

The Iran-related supply concern pushing the national average to $3.91 has affected Louisiana, but the state's own refining capacity along the Gulf Coast has provided some insulation. Shreveport prices have risen modestly in March 2026 but remain well below the national figure.

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