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…
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DoorDash plans to spend more than $50 million on gas price relief for its drivers this spring
By DEE-ANN DURBIN DoorDash said Wednesday it expects to spend more than $50 million in the second quarter on gas price relief for its delivery drivers. The San Francisco-based company said in March that it would offer extra compensation to U.S. and Canadian drivers…
Gas prices eclipse $4 a gallon in the US, the highest since 2022
By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. gas prices jumped past an average of $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022 on Tuesday, as the Iran war pushes fuel prices to soar worldwide. According to motor club AAA, the national…
Rising gasoline prices are a double blow for drivers who use their own vehicles for work
By DEE-ANN DURBIN and MATT SEDENSKY Leslie Sherman-Shafer, an Uber driver in the San Francisco Bay Area, likes to start each shift with a full tank of gas. It used to cost her around $25 to fill up her Toyota Corolla. She’s spent closer to…
US drivers see gas prices jump to their highest level since 2023 as the Iran war drags on
By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS NEW YORK (AP) — The Iran war has rattled the global flow of oil, with steeper fuel costs already straining households worldwide. And in the U.S., drivers are now facing the highest prices they’ve seen at the pump in about two and…
Mississippi has cheapest gas in the nation
Some fantastic news in the Magnolia State! The state has the cheapest gas in the nation with prices being lower on the Coast. Gas prices in the state are 50 cents less than the national average. According to Gas Buddy,…
Biden to call for 3-month suspension of gas and diesel taxes
By JOSH BOAK WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday will call on Congress to suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes for three months — a move meant to ease financial pressures at the pump that also reveals the…
Families finding ways to take a summer break
New data shows inflation is up 8.6 percent since this time last year. And that data means taking a vacation could prove too costly for some families this summer. But despite the…
Coast drivers feeling the pinch at the pump
This morning, News 25 spoke to drivers out and about at a Shell Gas Station in Biloxi. There, regular gasoline was $3.89 a gallon. While gas prices continue…
Explosion at huge Louisiana refinery; 6 minor injuries
GARYVILLE, La. (AP) — A huge Louisiana refinery was rocked by an explosion and fire Monday. Marathon Petroleum Corp. said six workers suffered minor injuries. Officials later gave the all-clear sign, but…
Biloxi calls evacuation around gas leak near Division
The City of Biloxi is evacuating homes around the area of Seal Avenue and Division Street because of what the city calls a "major gas leak" in the area. An alert was sent out via the city's B Alert system…
Natural gas leak forces evacuation in Waveland
Waveland Police Department evacuated residents near the American Legion because of a 'major' natural gas leak. The evacuation lasted about 3 hours while repairs were made. The leak was reported just before noon on Wednesday and the all-clear to return…
Ag commissioner cautions Mississippians not to 'panic buy' fuel
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson encourages the public across Mississippi to refrain from “panic buying” fuel due to the halted operations of the Colonial Pipeline. Colonial Pipeline expects to restore operations by the end of this week. “In…
Long lines at gas stations following Hurricane Zeta
Gas is in high demand as Gulfport residents are refueling their cars and generators after the damages Hurricane Zeta left behind. Now, long lines have formed at a number of stores across the area. News 25’s Ashleigh…
Labor Day gas prices are at their lowest since 2004
If you’re traveling on the road this Labor Day Weekend, gas prices are set to be the lowest since 2004, according to Gas Buddy. The company predicts a national average of $2.19 per gallon down nearly 37 cents from last…
Gas prices rise across the nation
The average U.S. price of regular grade gasoline rose 11 cents over the past two weeks to $2.16 per gallon. Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey says Sunday that the jump came as crude oil costs increased. The…
Gas Prices Edge Up, Mississippi's Still Less Than National Average
If you've fueled up any time recently, chances are, you've felt the pinch at the pump. Prices have jumped more than 10 cents a gallon over the past three weeks. This comes after falling more than 24 cents during the…
Gas prices continue to go down
If you have big plans for the weekend, now is a great time to save some money at the gas pump. Some gas stations on the Coast have gas prices as low as $1.75 per gallon. According to AAA, gas…
Local drivers weigh-in on gas price spike
According to AAA, the nation is experiencing the highest spike in gas prices in a three year window. So, what’s driving the cost to go up? Economists say the hike is due to the rising price of crude oil overseas.…
Preparing vehicles for tropical storm
As the storm approaches and residents gear up for the worst, they are also trying to keep their tanks full. Many gas stations on the Coast have been seeing long lines to get gas all day. There are other gas…
250 Gallons Spill In Gulfport Harbor
Crews are working to contain a diesel spill in the Gulfport Harbor. About 250 gallons apparently spilled during a fuel transfer early this morning. Multiple agencies are responding and the cause of the spill is under investigation.
Pink Heart Funds Benefit Event
News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Melinda Spence about Pink Heart Funds benefit event, Third Thursday Jam.
Possible Gas Hike For Road Repairs
Today the State Senate Transportation Committee will consider whether to increase Mississippi’s gasoline tax and put additional registration fees on vehicles to help pay for highway and bridge repairs. The proposed bill would generate about $441 million dollars a year…