Gas Prices in Jackson, MS Today

Updated April 5, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data

$2.62

Average Regular Unleaded — Jackson, Mississippi

Current Gas Prices in Jackson

The going rate for a gallon of regular unleaded in Jackson, Mississippi is $$2.62 today. Local price variation gives shoppers a meaningful advantage when they take a few minutes to compare nearby stations.

Fuel TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$2.6287 octane▲ Rising
Mid-Grade$3.0389 octane▲ Rising
Premium$3.2791-93 octane▲ Rising
Diesel$3.55N/A▲ Rising

Price Comparison

Jackson Average
$2.62
Regular Unleaded
Mississippi State Average
$2.85
$0.23 below the Mississippi average
National Average
$3.99
$1.37 below the national average

About Gas Prices in Jackson

The best time to buy gas in Jackson follows the national pattern: Tuesday and Wednesday consistently show the lowest weekly prices, while Thursday through Sunday prices climb with weekend demand. Monthly, prices often dip mid-month. Following these patterns in Jackson can save 5-15 cents per gallon.

Gas Prices by Brand in This City

Estimated prices based on brand modifiers. Sorted cheapest to most expensive.

CHEAPEST
Costco
$2.47
Speedway
$2.59
Circle K
$2.60
Sunoco
$2.63
Marathon
$2.64
BP
$2.66
Mobil
$2.67
Exxon
$2.68
Shell
$2.70
Chevron
$2.72

Fuel Type Prices in This City

Regular Unleaded
87 octane
Premium Gasoline
91-93 octane
Diesel Fuel
N/A

Gas Prices in Nearby Cities

Hattiesburg$2.98
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Frequently Asked Questions

Today's average gas price in Jackson is $$2.62 per gallon for regular unleaded. Premium is approximately ${premPrice} and diesel runs ${dslPrice}. Individual station prices vary by 15-25 cents across the metro area.
The cheapest gas in Jackson is typically found at warehouse clubs (Costco, Sam's Club), high-volume discount chains like Circle K and Speedway, and stations in commercial strips with multiple competitors. Our brand comparison table shows current estimated prices by major brand in Jackson.
Jackson's current average of $$2.62 compares to the Mississippi statewide average of $$2.85. Jackson is $0.23 below the Mississippi average the state average, which is typical for a metro of its size and location.
Gas stations in Jackson typically update prices 1-3 times per week in response to wholesale market changes. Prices generally dip early in the week and rise Thursday-Sunday. Following weekly trends helps identify optimal fill-up windows.
Costco and Sam's Club fuel stations serve many major metropolitan areas and offer the lowest prices for members — typically 15-25 cents below local market. Membership costs $65-130/year but typically pays for itself in fuel savings alone for regular drivers.

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