Gulf Coast region gas prices essentially unchanged from last week See how much here

Regional gas prices in the Gulf Coast remain stable at $2. 69 per gallon, according to the U. S. Energy Information Administration. This price mirrors last week's average and is 4% lower than the $2.

80 average from a year ago. The national average gas price stands at $3. 13, making the Gulf Coast prices about 14. 3% less expensive. Over the past year, gas prices in the region fluctuated between $2.

56 and $3. 24. The Gulf Coast states include Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, and Texas, where a slight decline of about 4 cents has been noted since last month. This information highlights the regional disparities in fuel costs. The USA TODAY Network is generating localized versions of this report across the country.

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