After reaching its highest level since May two and a half weeks ago, the average price of gas in Mississippi has dropped about nine cents. AAA says the statewide average this morning is $3.92. And remember when Leake County had some of the lowest gas prices in Mississippi? Those days are gone. The auto club says more than 30 counties now have a lower average price than Leake, which is even higher than the statewide average now, at $3.95. But that’s tied with Neshoba County for the lowest average price in this area. Montgomery County is next-lowest at $3.97 while the average price in Holmes County is $3.98 and in Winston County, $3.99. Three local counties are averaging above $4 a gallon– Choctaw at $4.01, Carroll at $4.02 and Attala at $4.06. GasBuddy.com says the lowest prices it’s found at individual gas stations in this area: $3.77 in Philadelphia and Carthage. The phone app says the cheapest gas in Louisville is selling for $3.88 and in Kosciusko, the lowest price being reported is $3.94.
