Residents of Hammond, Louisiana, are experiencing a welcome relief at the pump as gas prices have dropped by 4.2% over the past week. According to data compiled by AAA, the current price for a gallon of regular gas in Hammond is $3.82, which is slightly below the Louisiana state average of $3.85.

This decrease comes as a positive change for local families and businesses who have been grappling with rising fuel costs over the past year. Compared to the same time last year, gas prices in Hammond have increased by $1.06, marking a 38.5% rise. The highest recorded price for regular gas in the area was $4.56 on June 11, 2022.

Diesel prices have also seen a reduction, with a 4.2% decrease over the past week. The current price for diesel stands at $4.86 per gallon, though it has risen by $1.69 over the past year, a 53.2% increase. The historical peak for diesel prices in Hammond was $5.46 on April 9, 2026.

While Hammond’s gas prices are currently lower than the state average, they remain higher than some other metro areas in the country. For instance, Kokomo and Fort Wayne in Indiana both report prices at $3.54 per gallon, among the least expensive in the nation.

Conversely, California continues to experience some of the highest gas prices in the country, with Napa leading at $6.28 per gallon, followed closely by Santa Cruz-Watsonville and San Luis Obispo-Atascadero-Paso Robles at $6.22 and $6.20, respectively.

As families and businesses in Hammond adjust to these fluctuating prices, the community remains hopeful for continued stability and potential further decreases in fuel costs.

Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.