Rising prices at the pump greet DeSoto County drivers
Much of the price increases were expected because of the time of year.
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Much of the price increases were expected because of the time of year.
Read MoreAAA says the main reasons are tepid demand and a low cost for oil, which is hovering around $70 per barrel.
Read MoreAAA expects nearly 104 million people will drive to their holiday destinations, an increase of 1.8 percent compared to 2022.
Read MorePump prices have lost 32 cents since their 2023 peak of $3.88 a month ago. This means drivers are saving about $5 every time they fuel up.
Read MoreElevated costs for gasoline are showing up in inflation readings, accounting for almost half the increase of inflation in August.
Read MoreWhile the southern states have the lowest gasoline prices, drivers out west are paying the most per gallon.
Read MoreThe DeSoto County average price for regular unleaded on Sunday was $3.331 a gallon, according to AAA.
Read MoreCalifornia remains the state with the most expensive gas per gallon, at an average of $5.057.
Read MoreMississippi still leads the nation with the lowest average gas prices in the country.
Read MoreThe state average price was up just short of six cents a gallon from a week ago, when the average price was $3.007.
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