The average cost for drivers to fill up at the gas station is falling slightly nationwide following a slight uptick influenced by broadening conflict in the Middle East and Hurricane Milton. A gallon of gasoline is about 2 cents less on average this week compared to last and almost 40 cents lower than one year ago, according to AAA price data.

A top Hamas leader was killed by Israeli Defense Forces on Thursday. U.S. officials are hopeful the death could lead to a ceasefire after more than a year of war in Gaza. Since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack last year, Israel’s bombardment of the Palestinian territory has killed more than 42,000 people , according to Gaza health ministry officials.

On the homefront, Floridians rebuilding in the wake of Hurricane Milton can take some solace in the fact that retail gasoline supply chains are recovering and gas prices have remained stable in the region despite shortages, according to the Energy Information Administration. In California, the closure of a refining facility providing 8% of the state’s crude oil refining capacity could spell even higher prices for commuters in the coming months.

Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Mississippi. Gas prices are as of October 18.

Mississippi by the numbers
– Gas current price: $2.75
– Week change: -$0.01 (-0.4%)
– Year change: -$0.31 (-10.1%)
– Historical expensive gas price: $4.53 (6/12/22)

– Diesel current price: $3.22
– Week change: -$0.01 (-0.3%)
– Year change: -$0.81 (-20.1%)
– Historical expensive diesel price: $5.38 (6/19/22)

Metros with most expensive gas in Mississippi
#1. South Haven – Olive Branch: $2.76
#2. Jackson: $2.74
#3. Hattiesburg: $2.71
#4. Biloxi-Gulfport-Pascagoula: $2.70

States with the most expensive gas
#1. California: $4.65
#2. Hawaii: $4.59
#3. Washington: $4.07

States with the least expensive gas
#1. Mississippi: $2.75
#2. Oklahoma: $2.78
#3. Texas: $2.79

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

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