Prices at the pump have remained relatively unchanged, on average, across the country over the past week.

Domestic oil production remains high compared to a year ago, as demand has remained flat and declined in other parts of the world, like China, where electric vehicles are making up a larger share of the market . Analysts have said American commuters could see the national average price for gas fall below $3 by the end of the year—a level not seen in years.

That stagnant price trend could change, however, for some drivers as the “catastrophic” Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc on the Florida panhandle late this week with 140-mph wind speeds; now categorized as a tropical storm, Helene continued to make its way up the East Coast on Friday.

Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Mississippi. Gas prices are as of September 27.

Mississippi by the numbers
– Gas current price: $2.71
– Week change: -$0.01 (-0.4%)
– Year change: -$0.55 (-16.9%)
– Historical expensive gas price: $4.53 (6/12/22)

– Diesel current price: $3.21
– Week change: -$0.01 (-0.3%)
– Year change: -$0.91 (-22.1%)
– Historical expensive diesel price: $5.38 (6/19/22)

Metros with most expensive gas in Mississippi
#1. Jackson: $2.70
#2. Hattiesburg: $2.67
#3. South Haven – Olive Branch: $2.67
#4. Biloxi-Gulfport-Pascagoula: $2.58

States with the most expensive gas
#1. California: $4.71
#2. Hawaii: $4.60
#3. Washington: $4.08

States with the least expensive gas
#1. Mississippi: $2.71
#2. Texas: $2.78
#3. Louisiana: $2.78

This story features writing by Dom DiFurio and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.

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