Rising gas prices set to break history in US and Mississippi. See cost in Coast counties.
The average price for gas in the United States surpassed $4 per gallon Saturday night, a milestone the nation hasn’t seen since 2008.
Last week, prices spiked 41 cents per gallon, according to GasBuddy. The national average rose 15 cents on Friday.
GasBuddy predicts the U.S. “could be just days away” from setting a new all-time record high.
“As Russia’s war on Ukraine continues to evolve and we head into a season where gas prices typically increase, Americans should prepare to pay more for gas than they ever have before,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. “Shopping and paying smart at the pump will be critical well into summer.”
The average for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel in Mississippi spiked by 6 cents overnight, now averaging $3.70 per gallon across the state.
While the Magnolia State still has some of the lowest gas prices in the country, Mississippi is nearing $4 a gallon. The record high for gas prices in the state was an average of $3.98 per gallon, set in July 2008.
Coast residents will pay more for gas in Hancock County than in Harrison and Jackson counties, according to data to AAA. The cheapest gas in South Mississippi is in Jackson County, and the most expensive gas is in Pearl River County.
Here are the average prices per county, as of 12 p.m. Tuesday:
- Hancock County: $3.84
- Harrison County: $3.84
- Jackson County: $3.78
- Pearl River County: $3.95
- Stone County: $3.72
- George County: $3.83
If Coast residents are driving to Louisiana, it’s best to fill up before crossing the state line. Fuel costs in St. Tammany Parish (Slidell) and Orleans Parish (New Orleans) are about 10 cents more expensive on average.
This story was originally published March 6, 2022 at 11:00 AM.
