Updated April 5, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data
$2.91
Average Regular Unleaded — St. Louis, Missouri
Current Gas Prices in St. Louis
Today in St. Louis, Missouri, regular gas is averaging $$2.91 per gallon. Prices across the metro vary by as much as 20-30 cents, so using a price comparison app before every fill-up pays off.
Fuel Type
Price / Gallon
Grade
Trend
Regular Unleaded
$2.91
87 octane
▲ Rising
Mid-Grade
$3.36
89 octane
▲ Rising
Premium
$3.63
91-93 octane
▲ Rising
Diesel
$3.94
N/A
▲ Rising
Price Comparison
St. Louis Average
$2.91
Regular Unleaded
Missouri State Average
$2.86
$0.05 above the Missouri average
National Average
$3.99
$1.08 below the national average
About Gas Prices in St. Louis
Local St. Louis drivers have learned key strategies for minimizing fuel costs. Fill up on Mondays or Tuesdays when prices are typically at their weekly low. Avoid stations within a mile of highway exits — the convenience markup adds real cost. Loyalty apps from major brands can save 5-10 cents per gallon with minimal effort.
Gas Prices by Brand in This City
Estimated prices based on brand modifiers. Sorted cheapest to most expensive.
The cheapest gas in St. Louis is typically found at warehouse clubs (Costco, Sam's Club), high-volume discount chains like Circle K and Speedway, and stations in commercial strips with multiple competitors. Our brand comparison table shows current estimated prices by major brand in St. Louis.
St. Louis's current average of $$2.91 compares to the Missouri statewide average of $$2.86. St. Louis is $0.05 above the Missouri average the state average, which is typical for a metro of its size and location.
Gas stations in St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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.