Local Gas Prices Near Highest in the State

Several viewers have questioned the local price of gasoline in the Louisville area. As of 3pm on Monday, Dec.19, the median price per gallon of regular was $3.29 with prices ranging from $3.27 to $3.34. This price compares to the current state average as reported by GasBuddy.com at $3.077 per gallon. Mississippi and local gas prices can be found on our website at http://winstonwebnews.com/local-gas-prices.html.

The cheapest prices range from $2.86 to $2.89 in various areas of the state including Gautier, Jackson, Olive Branch & Southaven. Of the 15 highest prices reported to GasBuddy, 11 of these are in the Louisville area. These figures are subject to change at anytime.

Changes to gasoline prices are primarily driven by the distributor who may or may not be local. In many cases at local convenience stores, the pumps,tanks and related equipment belong to the distributor and not the store owner. Store owners often have little input into the price per gallon.

Gasoline prices in general have dropped over the last month across the country and in Mississippi. Statewide avg price last month was $3.172 compared to the current price at $3.077.