Mississippi Gas Price Today
Current Mississippi gas prices today and statewide retail fuel benchmarks
Mississippi Gas Prices Today by Fuel Grade
Only fuel grades with verified statistical retail survey data are displayed.
Gas Prices Near Me Today in Mississippi
Searching for gas prices near me today in Mississippi? Local pump rates in your immediate area typically fluctuate by ±10¢ to 30¢ per gallon around our statewide average of $3.97/gal. Use this benchmark when evaluating pump prices at local retail stations:
Cost of Propane Gas Per Gallon in Mississippi
In Mississippi and the surrounding Gulf Coast region, residential delivered propane currently averages $2.45/gal (compared to $3.97/gal for regular gasoline). Propane delivers ~91,500 BTU/gal (~73% of gasoline's 125,000 BTU/gal energy density), equating to an effective energy-parity price of $3.28 per Gasoline Gallon Equivalent (GGE).
Mississippi Fuel Context
- Petroleum Region:
- PADD 3 (Gulf Coast)
- State Fuel Excise Tax:
- 18.4¢ / gal
- Federal Fuel Tax:
- 18.4¢ / gal
- National Price Rank:
- #4 (1 = lowest, 51 = highest)
- U.S. National Average:
- $4.41
Neighboring States
Gas price comparison across adjacent state borders:
Mississippi Gas Price Trend
Historical weekly regular gasoline prices for Mississippi
About Mississippi Gas Prices
Key factors impacting current retail gasoline prices in Mississippi
Refinery Infrastructure & Logistics
Home to Chevron’s massive Pascagoula refinery on the Gulf Coast and traversed by primary interstate pipeline arteries.
Seasonal Fuel Blend Specifications
Standard southern summer RVP transition with minimal price disruptions.
Market Dynamics & State Fuel Taxes
Regularly contends for the cheapest gasoline average in the United States thanks to minimal distribution costs and an 18.4¢ state excise tax. In addition, Mississippi levies a state motor fuel excise tax of 18.4 cents per gallon, which is combined with the federal excise tax of 18.4 cents per gallon.
Major Cities in Mississippi
Metropolitan survey data for specific cities across Mississippi are published on a specialized monthly schedule by federal bureaus. To guarantee zero fabricated data and adhere strictly to our data transparency charter, city-specific pages are enabled only as verified regional survey feeds are integrated.
Mississippi Gas Prices FAQs
Common questions on gasoline prices, price trends, taxes, and fuel comparisons in Mississippi
What is the price of the gas today in Mississippi?
The average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Mississippi today is $3.97 per gallon. Mid-grade fuel averages $4.41/gal, premium gasoline is $4.80/gal, and highway diesel is $5.96/gal. Mississippi currently ranks #4 among all 50 states and Washington D.C.
Are gas prices going up in Mississippi?
Gas prices in Mississippi are falling this week (-6¢/gal). Over the past 7 days, Mississippi retail pump prices shifted by -1.5%. Price trajectories in Mississippi are primarily driven by home to chevron’s massive pascagoula refinery on the gulf coast and traversed by primary interstate pipeline arteries.
How does Mississippi's gas price compare to the national gas price today?
The national gas price today is $4.41 per gallon. Mississippi's current average of $3.97/gal is -$0.45 lower than national average. Key drivers include Mississippi's state fuel excise tax of 18.4¢/gal and regional supply dynamics in the Gulf Coast (PADD 3) zone.
How can I find the best gas prices near me today in Mississippi?
When searching for gas prices near you today in Mississippi, use the statewide benchmark of $3.97/gal as your reference point. Individual station prices in your immediate neighborhood typically deviate by ±10¢ to 30¢ per gallon due to local brand additives, highway exit convenience charges, and municipal sales taxes.
What is the cost of propane gas per gallon in Mississippi?
In Mississippi (part of the Gulf Coast / PADD 3 heating region), residential delivered propane averages approximately $2.45 per gallon. While propane has a lower volumetric purchase price than gasoline, propane provides approximately 91,500 BTUs per gallon versus 125,000 BTUs for gasoline, producing an energy-equivalent cost of approximately $3.28 per Gasoline Gallon Equivalent (GGE).
What is the fuel excise tax in Mississippi?
Mississippi levies a state motor fuel excise tax of 18.4¢ per gallon. When combined with the standard federal fuel excise tax of 18.4¢ per gallon, drivers in Mississippi pay 36.8¢ per gallon in total fuel taxes.