Gas Prices in Kansas City, MO Today

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

$2.99

Average Regular Unleaded — Kansas City, Missouri

Current Gas Prices in Kansas City

The going rate for a gallon of regular unleaded in Kansas City, Missouri is $$2.99 today. Local price variation gives shoppers a meaningful advantage when they take a few minutes to compare nearby stations.

Fuel TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$2.9987 octane▲ Rising
Mid-Grade$3.4689 octane▲ Rising
Premium$3.7391-93 octane▲ Rising
Diesel$4.05N/A▲ Rising

Price Comparison

Kansas City Average
$2.99
Regular Unleaded
Missouri State Average
$2.86
$0.13 above the Missouri average
National Average
$3.99
$1.00 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
$2.84
Speedway
$2.96
Circle K
$2.97
Sunoco
$3.00
Marathon
$3.01
BP
$3.03
Mobil
$3.04
Exxon
$3.05
Shell
$3.07
Chevron
$3.09

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$2.83Independence$2.85Overland Park$3.03Olathe$2.70
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Frequently Asked Questions

The cheapest gas in Kansas City 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 Kansas City.
Kansas City's current average of $$2.99 compares to the Missouri statewide average of $$2.86. Kansas City is $0.13 above the Missouri average the state average, which is typical for a metro of its size and location.
Gas stations in Kansas City typically update prices 1-3 times per week in response to wholesale market changes. Prices generally dip early in the week and rise Thursday-Sunday. Following weekly trends helps identify optimal fill-up windows.
Costco and Sam's Club fuel stations serve many major metropolitan areas and offer the lowest prices for members — typically 15-25 cents below local market. Membership costs $65-130/year but typically pays for itself in fuel savings alone for regular drivers.
Gas price spikes in Kansas City are typically triggered by regional supply disruptions, pipeline outages, refinery maintenance, seasonal blend transitions, and global crude oil price increases. Holiday demand surges around Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day also push prices up temporarily.

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