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Mississippi has the lowest average pump prices of anywhere in the United States.

Gas pump increases, grocery bill decreases come July 1

As of March 27, Mississippi’s average unleaded price of $2.68 a gallon is the lowest average price in the United States.

Thanksgiving is the busiest holiday for travel.

The arrival of Hurricane Francine to the Gulf Coast created some temporary issues for nearby oil production and refining.

On Sept. 15, gasoline refineries are to switch from making the more expensive, summer-blend gasoline and move to the cheaper, winter-blend gasoline.

The Magnolia State has had the lowest average state price in the country for regular unleaded gasoline over the last several weeks.

23 percent of Americans are holding back on summer travel due to gas prices.

Much of the price increases were expected because of the time of year.

Pump 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.

Elevated costs for gasoline are showing up in inflation readings, accounting for almost half the increase of inflation in August.