Montana Gas Price Today
Current Montana gas prices today and statewide retail fuel benchmarks
Montana Gas Prices Today by Fuel Grade
Only fuel grades with verified statistical retail survey data are displayed.
Gas Prices Near Me Today in Montana
Searching for gas prices near me today in Montana? Local pump rates in your immediate area typically fluctuate by ±10¢ to 30¢ per gallon around our statewide average of $4.55/gal. Use this benchmark when evaluating pump prices at local retail stations:
Cost of Propane Gas Per Gallon in Montana
In Montana and the surrounding Rocky Mountain region, residential delivered propane currently averages $2.60/gal (compared to $4.55/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 $3.48 per Gasoline Gallon Equivalent (GGE).
Montana Fuel Context
- Petroleum Region:
- PADD 4 (Rocky Mountain)
- State Fuel Excise Tax:
- 33¢ / gal
- Federal Fuel Tax:
- 18.4¢ / gal
- National Price Rank:
- #41 (1 = lowest, 51 = highest)
- U.S. National Average:
- $4.41
Neighboring States
Gas price comparison across adjacent state borders:
Montana Gas Price Trend
Historical weekly regular gasoline prices for Montana
About Montana Gas Prices
Key factors impacting current retail gasoline prices in Montana
Refinery Infrastructure & Logistics
Refining cluster in Billings and Great Falls processing regional and Canadian crude oils.
Seasonal Fuel Blend Specifications
Standard Rocky Mountain seasonal specifications with cold-weather diesel winterization.
Market Dynamics & State Fuel Taxes
Large geographical distances between regional terminals and rural mountain stations create localized price disparities. In addition, Montana levies a state motor fuel excise tax of 33 cents per gallon, which is combined with the federal excise tax of 18.4 cents per gallon.
Major Cities in Montana
Metropolitan survey data for specific cities across Montana 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.
Montana Gas Prices FAQs
Common questions on gasoline prices, price trends, taxes, and fuel comparisons in Montana
What is the price of the gas today in Montana?
The average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Montana today is $4.55 per gallon. Mid-grade fuel averages $4.89/gal, premium gasoline is $5.27/gal, and highway diesel is $6.24/gal. Montana currently ranks #41 among all 50 states and Washington D.C.
Are gas prices going up in Montana?
Gas prices in Montana are falling this week (-7¢/gal). Over the past 7 days, Montana retail pump prices shifted by -1.5%. Price trajectories in Montana are primarily driven by refining cluster in billings and great falls processing regional and canadian crude oils.
How does Montana's gas price compare to the national gas price today?
The national gas price today is $4.41 per gallon. Montana's current average of $4.55/gal is +$0.14 higher than national average. Key drivers include Montana's state fuel excise tax of 33¢/gal and regional supply dynamics in the Rocky Mountain (PADD 4) zone.
How can I find the best gas prices near me today in Montana?
When searching for gas prices near you today in Montana, use the statewide benchmark of $4.55/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 Montana?
In Montana (part of the Rocky Mountain / PADD 4 heating region), residential delivered propane averages approximately $2.60 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 $3.48 per Gasoline Gallon Equivalent (GGE).
What is the fuel excise tax in Montana?
Montana levies a state motor fuel excise tax of 33¢ per gallon. When combined with the standard federal fuel excise tax of 18.4¢ per gallon, drivers in Montana pay 51.4¢ per gallon in total fuel taxes.