Gasoline Prices Surge in Montana: Latest Trends Unveiled

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - At the end of 2024, Montana gasoline prices dropped 20 out of the last 22 weeks. To start 2025, prices have increased for six straight weeks. Patrick De Haan is the head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy and he provided the current numbers.

“Average gasoline prices in Montana have risen 1.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.99 per gallon today,” De Haan said. “Prices in Montana are 22.7 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 3.4 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.”

As of Monday morning, many stations in Missoula had their prices set to around $2.99 per gallon.

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Montana was priced at $2.59 per gallon yesterday while the most expensive was $3.39 per gallon.

Montana is currently ranked 27th in the U.S. when it comes to the average price of gas, which is one spot lower than last week.

“The national average price of gasoline has risen 4.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.09 per gallon today,” De Haan said. “The national average is up 2.2 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 9.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased 0.2 cents in the last week and stands at $3.62 per gallon.”

While some states have seen gas prices inching up, De Haan said much of the country continues to see mostly stable prices.

“States that experience price cycling have seen increases, while many others have only experienced minor fluctuations," said De Haan. "With tariffs on Mexico and Canada currently on pause, trade policy has yet to directly impact fuel prices. However, refinery issues are creating localized disruptions, particularly on the West Coast, where a refinery fire and the transition to summer gasoline are pushing prices higher. Elsewhere, volatility and seasonal trends continue to drive normal fluctuations.”

For now, De Haan said the overall direction of gas prices remains typical for this time of year, but they remain on watch for potential policy changes that could impact fuel prices.