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Mississippi has nation's lowest gas prices headed into Memorial Day weekend - Mississippi - The Black Chronicle

(The Center Square) — According to data from the American Automobile Association, Mississippi has the nation's lowest gas prices. A gallon of regular gasoline averages $3.06 per gallon, 54 cents below the national average of $3.60. That's four cents less than last month, but seven cents higher than the same time last year. The lowest […]

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