LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA - If you’re planning to hit the road this week, you may be happy to know gas prices have dropped slightly across Louisiana. According to AAA, here in the Southwest Louisiana area, prices have remained fairly steady. Louisiana Average Gas PricesRegular: $3.64Mid-Grade: $4.10Premium: $4.49Diesel: $5.00READ MORE: Louisiana State Farm Drivers Getting $138Justin Sullivan, Getty Images Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesCheapest Gas Prices Around Lake Charles & SWLA (August 6th)If you’re looking to save a few dollars, it pays to shop around. Some stations across Southwest Louisiana are offering gas for well below the local average. Sam’s Club (Lake Charles) - $3.33 Murphy USA (2510 HWY 171 - Lake Charles) - $3.36 Murphy USA (527 N Cities Service HWY - Sulphur) - $3.38 Murphy USA (3425 Gerstner Memorial HWY - Lake Charles - $3.38 Murphy USA (3441 Nelson Rd - Lake Charles) - $3.39 Kroger (4860 Nelson Rd - Lake Charles) - $3.39 Chevron (801 Country Club Rd - Lake Charles) - $3.39 Chevron (3501 LA-14 - Lake Charles) - $3.39 Love’s Travel Stop (2024A West St - Vinton) - $3.42 E-Z Mart (1923 US-90 W - Vinton) - $3.42