Kansas Gas Price Today
Current Kansas gas prices today and statewide retail fuel benchmarks
Kansas Gas Prices Today by Fuel Grade
Only fuel grades with verified statistical retail survey data are displayed.
Gas Prices Near Me Today in Kansas
Searching for gas prices near me today in Kansas? Local pump rates in your immediate area typically fluctuate by ±10¢ to 30¢ per gallon around our statewide average of $4.10/gal. Use this benchmark when evaluating pump prices at local retail stations:
Cost of Propane Gas Per Gallon in Kansas
In Kansas and the surrounding Midwest region, residential delivered propane currently averages $2.05/gal (compared to $4.10/gal for regular gasoline). Propane delivers ~91,500 BTU/gal (~73% of gasoline's 125,000 BTU/gal energy density), equating to an effective energy-parity price of $2.75 per Gasoline Gallon Equivalent (GGE).
Kansas Fuel Context
- Petroleum Region:
- PADD 2 (Midwest)
- State Fuel Excise Tax:
- 24¢ / gal
- Federal Fuel Tax:
- 18.4¢ / gal
- National Price Rank:
- #15 (1 = lowest, 51 = highest)
- U.S. National Average:
- $4.41
Neighboring States
Gas price comparison across adjacent state borders:
Kansas Gas Price Trend
Historical weekly regular gasoline prices for Kansas
About Kansas Gas Prices
Key factors impacting current retail gasoline prices in Kansas
Refinery Infrastructure & Logistics
Strong refining presence in McPherson, El Dorado, and Coffeyville serving the central Plains.
Seasonal Fuel Blend Specifications
Routine summer RVP transition with modest local price impact.
Market Dynamics & State Fuel Taxes
Central pipeline junction point and local production maintain Kansas gas prices as some of the most stable in the interior United States. In addition, Kansas levies a state motor fuel excise tax of 24 cents per gallon, which is combined with the federal excise tax of 18.4 cents per gallon.
Major Cities in Kansas
Metropolitan survey data for specific cities across Kansas are published on a specialized monthly schedule by federal bureaus. To guarantee zero fabricated data and adhere strictly to our data transparency charter, city-specific pages are enabled only as verified regional survey feeds are integrated.
Kansas Gas Prices FAQs
Common questions on gasoline prices, price trends, taxes, and fuel comparisons in Kansas
What is the price of the gas today in Kansas?
The average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Kansas today is $4.10 per gallon. Mid-grade fuel averages $4.46/gal, premium gasoline is $4.83/gal, and highway diesel is $6.10/gal. Kansas currently ranks #15 among all 50 states and Washington D.C.
Are gas prices going up in Kansas?
Gas prices in Kansas are falling this week (-6¢/gal). Over the past 7 days, Kansas retail pump prices shifted by -1.5%. Price trajectories in Kansas are primarily driven by strong refining presence in mcpherson, el dorado, and coffeyville serving the central plains.
How does Kansas's gas price compare to the national gas price today?
The national gas price today is $4.41 per gallon. Kansas's current average of $4.10/gal is -$0.32 lower than national average. Key drivers include Kansas's state fuel excise tax of 24¢/gal and regional supply dynamics in the Midwest (PADD 2) zone.
How can I find the best gas prices near me today in Kansas?
When searching for gas prices near you today in Kansas, use the statewide benchmark of $4.10/gal as your reference point. Individual station prices in your immediate neighborhood typically deviate by ±10¢ to 30¢ per gallon due to local brand additives, highway exit convenience charges, and municipal sales taxes.
What is the cost of propane gas per gallon in Kansas?
In Kansas (part of the Midwest / PADD 2 heating region), residential delivered propane averages approximately $2.05 per gallon. While propane has a lower volumetric purchase price than gasoline, propane provides approximately 91,500 BTUs per gallon versus 125,000 BTUs for gasoline, producing an energy-equivalent cost of approximately $2.75 per Gasoline Gallon Equivalent (GGE).
What is the fuel excise tax in Kansas?
Kansas levies a state motor fuel excise tax of 24¢ per gallon. When combined with the standard federal fuel excise tax of 18.4¢ per gallon, drivers in Kansas pay 42.4¢ per gallon in total fuel taxes.