Missoula Gas Prices are Much Lower Than the National Average

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Average gas prices in Montana increased for the first time in five months last week, and more increases are on the way. Patrick De Haan is the head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, and he provided the current numbers.

“Average gasoline prices in Montana have risen 2.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.72 per gallon today,” De Haan said. “Prices in Montana are unchanged versus a month ago and stand 32.0 cents per gallon lower than a year ago."  

As of Monday morning, most stations in Missoula had their prices set to around $2.69 per gallon, which is a .10 cent decrease from last week. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Montana was priced at $2.52 per gallon yesterday, while the most expensive was $3.09 per gallon.        

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Montana is currently ranked 30th in the U.S. when it comes to the average price of gas, which is two spots higher than last week.      

"The national average price of gasoline has risen 2.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.87 per gallon today,” De Haan said. “The national average is up 4.9 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 24.5 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has increased 1.0 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $3.62 per gallon.”               

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The national average price of gasoline continues to grind higher, and while the pace of increases remains modest for now, De Haan said upward momentum could accelerate in the coming weeks as refinery maintenance intensifies and the broader transition to summer gasoline begins. 

“However, supply-side dynamics could temper that seasonal pressure,” De Haan said. “If OPEC+ proceeds with resuming production increases following its first-quarter pause, additional barrels could cap crude oil’s upside and limit the magnitude of the spring rally at the pump. That said, geopolitical tensions—particularly between the U.S. and Iran—remain an unpredictable variable, injecting risk into the outlook and leaving prices vulnerable to sudden shifts.”