JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – As tensions between the United States and Iran continue, gas prices are climbing across Mississippi, leaving many residents feeling the financial pressure.
According to AAA, the average price for regular gas in Mississippi is now $3.97 per gallon, up 23 cents from last week. At some Jackson-area gas stations, drivers are paying as much as $3.99 per gallon. Drivers said the rising costs are forcing them to rethink their budgets and spending habits.
“It’s a bit frustrating,” one driver said while filling up his tank…