Gulf Coast drivers are seeing relief at the pump, as regional gas prices fell for the second week in a row. As of Monday, the average price for a gallon of regular fuel is $2.67, down from $2.72 last week, according to the U.S. Energy Facts Administration (EIA).
This decline continues a trend of price fluctuations throughout the past year. The EIA reports gulf Coast gas prices have ranged from a low of $2.56 on December 16,2024,to a high of $2.84 on June 23, 2025. Currently, prices are 1% lower than the average price of $2.70 per gallon recorded a year ago.
The Gulf coast region – encompassing Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, and Texas – benefits from prices approximately 14.3% lower than the national average of $3.12 per gallon as of last week. The national average also saw a slight decrease, dropping from $3.17 the previous week.
Drivers can track gas price changes in their specific area by visiting data.gadsdentimes.com.
This story was generated with data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration and is part of a localized series published by the USA TODAY Network. Feedback and corrections are welcome here.
