Updated April 5, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data
$3.13
Average Regular Unleaded — Missoula, Montana
Current Gas Prices in Missoula
At $$3.13 per gallon, Missoula's current gas prices are $0.09 below the Montana average both the Montana average and the national benchmark. Savvy Missoula drivers know where to find the best prices in town.
Fuel Type
Price / Gallon
Grade
Trend
Regular Unleaded
$3.13
87 octane
▲ Rising
Mid-Grade
$3.62
89 octane
▲ Rising
Premium
$3.91
91-93 octane
▲ Rising
Diesel
$4.24
N/A
▲ Rising
Price Comparison
Missoula Average
$3.13
Regular Unleaded
Montana State Average
$3.22
$0.09 below the Montana average
National Average
$3.99
$0.86 below the national average
About Gas Prices in Missoula
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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.
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The cheapest gas in Missoula 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 Missoula.