Montana Gas Prices Continue to Steadily Increase in 2025

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - To start 2025, average gas prices in Montana have increased 12 out of 13 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 1.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.10 per gallon today,” De Haan said. “Prices in Montana are 2.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 45.1 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.”

As of Monday morning, many stations in Missoula had their prices set to around $3.14 per gallon.

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Montana was priced at $2.91 per gallon yesterday while the most expensive was $3.39 per gallon.

Montana is currently ranked 15 th in the U.S. when it comes to the average price of gas, which is the same spot as last week.

“The national average price of gasoline has risen 2.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.11 per gallon today,” De Haan said. “The national average is up 2.2 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 39.7 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has increased .9 cents in the last week and stands at $3.56 per gallon.”

We've seen the national average inch up for the second straight week, but with renewed refinery issues on the West Coast, De Haan said gas prices there are likely to jump 10-35 cents per gallon over the next couple weeks.

"As we head into April, Americans should expect gas prices to rise, with a peak that could occur in mid-to-late April,” De Haan said. “While average prices remain well below last year's levels, we’ll likely begin to catch up, with prices expected to increase in most, if not all, states over the next few weeks. Continued uncertainty around whether tariffs will be implemented on April 2 could also impact pump prices, setting the stage for a volatile period for American drivers."