Acadiana Business Advocate

Monday, March 7th, 2022

Slow down, gasoline prices. Please.

By ADAM DAIGLE | Acadiana Business Editor

Good Monday morning, and thank you for reading us today. We have the business news headlines for you this morning as we start off this windy spring morning. The first story is about the rising cost of gasoline. The state average reached the highest price in 10 years. Will we see $4 price for a gallon of regular unleaded? At this rate, it's quite possible.

Have a start to your week and see you back here tomorrow.

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