Insider Look: Montana Gas Prices Surge in Early 2025

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 eight weeks in a row. Patrick De Haan is the head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy and he provided the current numbers. 

“Average gasoline prices in Montana have risen 2.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.07 per gallon today,” De Haan said. “Prices in Montana are 15.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 8.8 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.”                                     

As of Monday morning, many stations in Missoula had their prices set to around $3.09 per gallon.    

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Montana was priced at $2.85 per gallon yesterday while the most expensive was $3.59 per gallon.                                        

Montana is currently ranked 15th in the U.S. when it comes to the average price of gas, which is four spots higher than last week.       

“The national average price of gasoline has fallen 3.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.08 per gallon today,” De Haan said. “The national average is down 4.4 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 18.2 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has increased 1.6 cents in the last week and stands at $3.65 per gallon.”  

READ MORE: Montana Gas Prices Have Risen Every Week of 2025

With the sharp gas price increases on the West Coast now fading, De Haan said the national average has dipped slightly over the past week.  

“While some areas are seeing increases, others are experiencing stability or even slight declines, as the bulk of the seasonal transition has yet to significantly impact gasoline prices— certainly good news for motorists," said De Haan. "Oil prices have remained steady in the low $70s, but we continue to monitor key developments, including ongoing talks between the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine on a potential agreement.” 

However, as we inch closer to March, De Haan said the typical March madness will eventually take hold. 

“Motorists may want to enjoy the slight decline while it lasts,” De Haan said. “While I don’t see an abrupt spike in the national average just yet, we’re likely to see upward movement in the weeks ahead."