Updated April 5, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data
$2.74
Average Regular Unleaded — Wichita, Kansas
Current Gas Prices in Wichita
Gas prices in Wichita, Kansas average $$2.74 per gallon today for regular unleaded — $0.08 below the Kansas average the Kansas statewide average of $$2.82. Competition among Wichita's fuel stations creates real savings opportunities.
Fuel Type
Price / Gallon
Grade
Trend
Regular Unleaded
$2.74
87 octane
▲ Rising
Mid-Grade
$3.17
89 octane
▲ Rising
Premium
$3.42
91-93 octane
▲ Rising
Diesel
$3.71
N/A
▲ Rising
Price Comparison
Wichita Average
$2.74
Regular Unleaded
Kansas State Average
$2.82
$0.08 below the Kansas average
National Average
$3.99
$1.25 below the national average
About Gas Prices in Wichita
Gas prices in Wichita follow Plains regional patterns with some local variation. Stations closest to residential neighborhoods tend to match rather than undercut market rates. Your best savings strategy: identify 2-3 consistently affordable stations along your regular commute and check them weekly.
Gas Prices by Brand in This City
Estimated prices based on brand modifiers. Sorted cheapest to most expensive.
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 Wichita 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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The cheapest gas in Wichita is typically found at warehouse clubs (Costco, Sam's Club), high-volume discount chains like Circle K and Speedway, and stations in commercial strips with multiple competitors. Our brand comparison table shows current estimated prices by major brand in Wichita.