This day is when it’s cheapest to fill up your gas tank in MS, new study shows
Even as the national average price of gas remains nearly a dollar higher than it was a year ago, a recent study finds that Mississippi drivers may be able to save money at the pump by filling up on certain days of the week.
The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline was $4.24 as of June 4, up from $3.14 a year ago, according to the American Automobile Association, a roadside assistance service. In Mississippi, one of the country’s least expensive gas markets, the average cost of a gallon is $3.81, according to AAA data.
A recent study by Delancey Street, a debt relief and settlement firm, found which day of the week is the cheapest for buying gas across each state.
Here’s when you should get gas in the Magnolia State.
Which day are gas prices cheapest in MS?
Gas prices are cheaper across most of the U.S. earlier in the week according to the Delancey Street study.
In Mississippi and 33 other states, Monday is the cheapest day to fill up your tank, with the national average price being $2.98, the data shows.
Sunday is the best day in 13 states, including California and other large driving states, according to the study.
Why is gas cheaper on certain days in MS?
Gas prices may be cheaper earlier in the week because of how gas stations adjust after weekend demand, according to the study.
“With more road trips, errands, and leisure driving typically happening from Friday through Sunday, prices appear to ease slightly once the weekend rush passes,” analysts said.
Which day is the most expensive for getting gas in MS?
The most expensive day for getting gas in Mississippi and 31 other states is Wednesday, according to the Delancey Street study.
Tuesday is the most expensive day for 11 states, Sunday for three states and Saturday for two states, the study found.
Which states have the least expensive gas markets?
These are the 10 states with the cheapest gas markets, according to AAA:
- Indiana, $3.55
- Texas, $3.72
- Oklahoma, $3.74
- Louisiana, $3.79
- South Carolina, $3.81
- Mississippi, $3.81
- Tennessee, $3.84
- Georgia, $3.85
- Kansas, $3.85
- North Carolina, $3.85
Which states have the most expensive gas markets?
These are the top 5 states with the most expensive gas prices, according to AAA:
- California, $5.97
- Washington, $5.66
- Hawaii, $5.62
- Alaska, $5.21
- Oregon, $5.16
How did debt relief and settlement firm find cheapest days for gas prices?
The study by Delancey Street used GasBuddy data to analyze daily gas prices across all 50 states to find the cheapest and most expensive day for each state, according to the study.
