Gas stations navigate rising cost as pain at the pump continues

Mississippi drivers are paying nearly a dollar and a half more for gas than they were this time last year.

Now, gas station owners are trying to keep customers happy while navigating the uncertainty of skyrocketing prices.

For many drivers, filling up their tank isn’t just a quick stop anymore. It’s becoming a weekly budget decision.

Even gas station owners say the challenge is keeping prices fair while dealing with the constant changes in fuel costs, delivery prices, and customer frustration.

AAA says the average price for regular gas is still more than a dollar higher than it was this time last year, with some drivers now spending close to 70 or 80 dollars just to fill up a single vehicle.

Until prices ease up, both drivers and gas station owners say they’re just trying to do their best to keep up with the cost of fuel because it is a necessity.