Diesel Prices in Mississippi Today
Average diesel price in Mississippi: $5.872 per gallon on October 20, 2026. EIA U.S. weekly average $6.276. Current
What is the price of diesel in Mississippi today?
Diesel in Mississippi averages $5.872 per gallon (AAA daily state average, October 20, 2026), $0.404 less than the U.S. average of $6.276. Mississippi ranks #6 of 51 for cheapest diesel (1 = cheapest). A loaded semi at about 6.3 mpg spends about $0.93 per mile on fuel in Mississippi.
per gallon, October 20, 2026
U.S. average $6.276
of 51 (1 = cheapest)
semi truck, today price
Fuel cost per mile in Mississippi
Estimated diesel cost at the today Mississippi price of $5.872 a gallon, using fuel economy calibrated to FHWA and NACFE data.
| Truck | Fuel per mile | Fuel per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Van38,000 lbs, ~6.3 mpg | $0.93 | $934 |
| Reefer38,000 lbs, ~6.0 mpg | $0.97 | $972 |
| Flatbed40,000 lbs, ~6.0 mpg | $0.97 | $971 |
| Hotshot12,000 lbs, ~8.9 mpg | $0.66 | $659 |
| Box Truck7,000 lbs, ~9.1 mpg | $0.64 | $644 |
Your numbers depend on load weight, speed, terrain and idling. Enter them in the truck fuel cost calculator for an exact estimate.
Frequently asked questions
What is the price of diesel in Mississippi today?
Diesel in Mississippi averages $5.872 per gallon (AAA daily state average, October 20, 2026), $0.404 less than the U.S. average of $6.276. Mississippi ranks #6 of 51 for cheapest diesel (1 = cheapest). A loaded semi at about 6.3 mpg spends about $0.93 per mile on fuel in Mississippi.
How much does it cost to fill a semi truck in Mississippi?
At $5.87 a gallon, 150 gallons of diesel costs about $881 and 200 gallons about $1,174 in Mississippi at the today average.
Is diesel cheaper in Mississippi than nearby states?
Among nearby states in the same region, the cheapest today is Texas at $5.779 a gallon. Mississippi is $5.872.
How often are Mississippi diesel prices updated?
The page checks for new prices twice a day. AAA publishes daily state averages; the EIA weekly regional average is shown only if a state has no daily value. If a source stops updating, the last value stays with its real date and a stale label.
| Texas | $5.779 |
| Louisiana | $5.809 |
| Arkansas | $5.913 |
| Alabama | $5.921 |
| New Mexico | $6.147 |
Source: AAA daily state average, October 20, 2026. All 50 states
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