Gas Prices in Kansas City, KS Today

Updated April 5, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data

$2.83

Average Regular Unleaded — Kansas City, Kansas

Current Gas Prices in Kansas City

The going rate for a gallon of regular unleaded in Kansas City, Kansas is $$2.83 today. Local price variation gives shoppers a meaningful advantage when they take a few minutes to compare nearby stations.

Fuel TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$2.8387 octane▲ Rising
Mid-Grade$3.2789 octane▲ Rising
Premium$3.5491-93 octane▲ Rising
Diesel$3.83N/A▲ Rising

Price Comparison

Kansas City Average
$2.83
Regular Unleaded
Kansas State Average
$2.82
near the state average
National Average
$3.99
$1.16 below the national average

About Gas Prices in Kansas City

The best time to buy gas in Kansas City follows the national pattern: Tuesday and Wednesday consistently show the lowest weekly prices, while Thursday through Sunday prices climb with weekend demand. Monthly, prices often dip mid-month. Following these patterns in Kansas City can save 5-15 cents per gallon.

Gas Prices by Brand in This City

Estimated prices based on brand modifiers. Sorted cheapest to most expensive.

CHEAPEST
Costco
$2.68
Speedway
$2.80
Circle K
$2.81
Sunoco
$2.84
Marathon
$2.85
BP
$2.87
Mobil
$2.88
Exxon
$2.89
Shell
$2.91
Chevron
$2.93

Fuel Type Prices in This City

Regular Unleaded
87 octane
Premium Gasoline
91-93 octane
Diesel Fuel
N/A

Gas Prices in Nearby Cities

Kansas City$2.99Overland Park$3.03Independence$2.85Olathe$2.70
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Frequently Asked Questions

Kansas City and surrounding cities typically track similar fuel prices given shared supply infrastructure. Differences of 5-15 cents between nearby cities are common depending on local tax differences and competition levels.
A 10-cent savings on 15 gallons equals $1.50. If the cheaper station is 5 miles away and your car gets 25 MPG, the detour costs about 0.4 gallons. Savings above 15 cents per gallon are consistently worth moderate detours.
Most states have price gouging statutes that activate during declared emergencies. Outside of emergency declarations, gas stations set prices based on market conditions. Normal price variation between stations is competition, not gouging.
GasBuddy is the most comprehensive option for Kansas City with millions of user-reported prices updated in real time. Waze integrates gas prices into navigation. GetUpside/Upside offers cashback on purchases at qualifying stations.
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