Montana Gas Prices Inch Upward in 2025 After Weeks of Decline

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - At the end of 2024, Montana gasoline prices dropped 20 out of the last 22 weeks. For the first week of 2025, prices are slightly on the rise. Patrick De Haan is the head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy and he provided the current numbers.                

“Average gasoline prices in Montana have risen .8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.77 per gallon today,” De Haan said. “Prices in Montana are 5.6 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 14.5 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.”                                          

As of Monday morning, many stations in Missoula had their prices set to around $2.69 per gallon. 

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Montana was priced at $2.59 per gallon yesterday while the most expensive was $3.39 per gallon.                                  

Montana is currently ranked 39th in the U.S. when it comes to the average price of gas.                        

“The national average price of gasoline has risen 5.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.03 per gallon today,” De Haan said. “The national average is up 3.0 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 2.9 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has increased 1.5 cents in the last week and stands at $3.48 per gallon.” 

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According to De Haan, oil prices have surged to nearly $74 per barrel, the highest level in months. 

“That’s driven by optimism that China's recent economic policy shifts could boost oil demand, resulting in one of the largest weekly climbs in U.S. gas prices in months," said De Haan. "While the national average dipped below $3 per gallon for a few days in recent weeks, those days are likely behind us. GasBuddy's 2025 Fuel Outlook, released last week, forecasts continued slight increases at the pump in the weeks ahead, before the larger seasonal spike begins in mid-to-late February and lasts through spring."