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The AAA Weekend Gas Watch puts the average price of a gallon of regular at $4.28 as of Friday, a decrease of 22 cents from last Friday, but still a $1.50 more than a year ago.
The national average price of gas stood at $4.72.
The AAA said falling oil prices are leading to a lower price at the pump.
In the New Orleans area, drivers were paying an average of $4.33 a gallon, 10 cents lower than last week and $1.59 more than last year.
Baton Rouge drivers are paying an average of $4.23, 13 cents lower than last week and $1.50 more than last year.
You can see the latest gas prices across Louisiana from the AAA here.