Gas prices by state
Mississippi Gas Prices
Estimated current fuel and electricity prices for Mississippi, plus monthly and annual driving cost estimates for a typical commuter.
- Updated for 2026
- US avg fuel prices
- EV rates vary by state
- Transparent assumptions
Regular
$2.80
per gallon
Premium
$3.40
per gallon
Diesel
$3.40
per gallon
Electricity
$0.13
per kWh
Estimated driving cost in Mississippi
Monthly (1,000 mi · 27 MPG)
$104
Annual (12,000 mi)
$1244
EV monthly (1,000 mi · 3.5 mi/kWh)
$37
Key takeaway
Switch to gas, premium or EV in the fuel cost calculator or estimate a full drive with the trip cost calculator.
How Mississippi compares
Regular gas, $/gal — this state vs cheapest and priciest in the US.
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Commuting in Mississippi
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Popular Mississippi road trips
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Popular Drives From Mississippi
Short-distance Mississippi routes at the state's $2.80/gal average.
How we estimate Mississippi prices
- Per-gallon prices
- State-level estimates for regular, premium and diesel calibrated to recent averages.
- Electricity rate
- Residential per-kWh rate used for EV charging cost comparisons.
- Monthly cost formula
- (monthly miles ÷ MPG) × $/gal — defaults assume ~1,000 miles/month.
- Local variation
- City prices can swing ±$0.30/gal from state averages; taxes and refinery proximity dominate.
Sources & assumptions
- EPA fuel economy data — City / highway / combined MPG and MPGe baselines.
- U.S. Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov) — Vehicle efficiency and EV range references.
- AAA gas price trends — Recent national and regional retail fuel averages.
- EIA electricity rates — Average residential per-kWh prices used for EV charging.
We summarize publicly available data — no scraping, no external API calls. Figures are calibrated periodically; use the calculators above for your exact inputs.
FAQ
Why are Mississippi gas prices lower than the national average?
Prices reflect local fuel taxes, refining capacity, and transport costs. Mississippi currently averages about $2.80 per gallon of regular.
How much does it cost to drive 1,000 miles in Mississippi?
At $2.80/gal and 27 MPG, 1,000 miles costs about $104 in fuel. Use the trip calculator for exact estimates.
Is it cheaper to drive an EV in Mississippi?
At $0.13/kWh and 3.5 mi/kWh, 1,000 miles costs roughly $37 — typically cheaper versus gas.
How often are these prices updated?
These are rolling estimates for editorial use. Verify current prices at a local station or via AAA before fueling up.