Refinery troubles are driving the average price of gasoline up at the quickest pace in months, according to AAA data.

Drivers in Midwestern states are seeing the largest impact after a Whiting, Indiana, BP refinery shut down two weeks ago due to a power outage. Reuters reported that the shutdown could extend through the month of February while it’s inspected for damage.

A tighter supply of gasoline over the past week has also contributed to the swings in price.

Once the refinery is back in operation again, “further increases at the pump should revert to slower and lower seasonal gains,” according to a statement from AAA spokesman Andrew Gross this week.

Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Mississippi. Gas prices are as of February 16.

Mississippi by the numbers
– Gas current price: $2.86
– Week change: +$0.10 (+3.8%)
– Year change: -$0.18 (-6.0%)
– Historical expensive gas price: $4.53 (6/12/22)

– Diesel current price: $3.73
– Week change: +$0.11 (+3.0%)
– Year change: -$0.47 (-11.3%)
– Historical expensive diesel price: $5.38 (6/19/22)

Metros with most expensive gas in Mississippi
#1. Hattiesburg: $2.88
#2. Jackson: $2.86
#3. South Haven – Olive Branch: $2.86
#4. Biloxi-Gulfport-Pascagoula: $2.84

States with the most expensive gas
#1. Hawaii: $4.70
#2. California: $4.65
#3. Nevada: $3.90

States with the least expensive gas
#1. Wyoming: $2.81
#2. Oklahoma: $2.82
#3. Kansas: $2.85

This story features writing by Dom DiFurio and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.