The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 39042 for the week of August 3-9 is $1.75, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.69.
In greater Jackson, the average price is $1.79 and the lowest price is $1.59. Trends show the price as stable.
The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $1.865 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $1.849 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $1.861 per gallon – a 0.4 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.425.
Data is accurate as of press time, but gas prices have been known to fluctuate on a daily, and even hourly, basis.
