WBRZ - Baton Rouge

BATON ROUGE - The average price for gas increased last week 5.8 cents a gallon.

Drivers in Baton Rouge are now paying an average of $3.44 for a gallon of gas compared to the national average of $3.47 a gallon.

Gas prices in Baton Rouge are now about 48 cents a gallon higher compared to one year ago.

Drivers in New York City and Los Angeles are close to paying $4.00 for a gallon of gas.