Gas Prices in Missouri Today

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

$2.86

Average regular unleaded — Missouri

Today's Missouri Gas Prices

Today's regular unleaded price in Missouri is $$2.86 per gallon, placing it below ($1.13) the national average. Missouri's Midwest regional market conditions — including refinery proximity and pipeline access — play a decisive role in pricing.

Fuel TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$2.8687 octane▲ Rising
Mid-Grade$3.3189 octane▲ Rising
Premium$3.5791-93 octane▲ Rising
Diesel$3.87N/A▲ Rising

Gas Prices Across Missouri Cities

Kansas City$2.99St. Louis$2.91Springfield$2.83Columbia$2.96Independence$2.85

About Missouri Fuel Markets

Missouri charges 17 cents per gallon in state fuel taxes. The Midwest state relies on regional fuel infrastructure for supply.

Fuel Type Prices in This City

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

The current average price for regular unleaded in Missouri is $$2.86 per gallon. Mid-grade averages $$3.31 and premium runs $$3.57. Diesel is $$3.87 per gallon. Prices vary by city and brand by 10-25 cents per gallon across the state.
Missouri's gas prices reflect its state fuel tax of 17 cents per gallon state fuel tax of 17 cents per gallon and its Midwest location. {supplyNote} also plays a significant role in what Missouri drivers pay at the pump.
Gas prices within Missouri typically vary 10-20 cents across cities. Urban areas with intense station competition often have better prices than rural regions with fewer options. Warehouse clubs in any major Missouri city consistently offer the best prices statewide.
In Missouri, as in most US states, Monday and Tuesday tend to show the lowest weekly prices. Prices rise Thursday through Sunday as weekend demand increases. Filling up Tuesday afternoon typically captures the weekly low.
Missouri charges 17 cents per gallon in state fuel taxes. The national average is around 30 cents per gallon. Missouri's tax places it among the lowest-tax states nationally for fuel taxation.

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