Missouri Diesel Prices
Current Price:
$4.831
per gallon
Last updated: 7/29/2026
Cached data
Current Price
$4.831
per gallon
State Tax
$0.170
per gallon
Federal Tax
$0.244
per gallon
Total Tax
$0.414
per gallon
Missouri Diesel Tax Breakdown
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Base Price (before taxes) | $4.417/gal |
| State Tax (MO) | $0.170/gal |
| Federal Tax | $0.244/gal |
| Total Price at Pump | $4.831/gal |
How Missouri Diesel Prices Are Measured
Diesel prices come from two independent sources that measure differently:
AAA Daily Average
Based on over 100,000 gas stations nationwide. Updated daily using actual pump prices reported by stations and credit card transaction data.
- Update frequency: Daily
- Granularity: State-level (all 50 states + DC)
- Methodology: Station-reported pump prices
EIA Weekly Survey
Published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Missouri falls within PADD 2 - Midwest, one of five Petroleum Administration for Defense Districts (PADDs).
- Update frequency: Weekly (Mondays)
- Granularity: Regional (PADD 2 - Midwest)
- Methodology: Volume-weighted survey of ~900 retail outlets per region
Diesel Prices in Missouri Cities
Find station-level diesel prices in major Missouri cities:
Get Missouri Diesel Prices via API
from oilpriceapi import OilPriceAPI
client = OilPriceAPI(api_key="YOUR_API_KEY")
# Get Missouri state average
price = client.diesel_prices.get_regional(state="MO")
print(f"Missouri diesel: ${price.price}/gal")
# Get station-level prices in Kansas City
stations = client.diesel_prices.get_stations(
lat=39.0997,
lng=-94.5786,
radius=8047 # 5 miles
)
for station in stations:
print(f"{station.name}: ${station.diesel_price}")Frequently Asked Questions
Why is diesel expensive in Missouri?
Missouri diesel is $4.831/gal due to a state tax of $0.170/gal (one of the lowest in the US) and stricter fuel regulations.
What cities in Missouri have the cheapest diesel?
Kansas City, St Louis typically have competitive diesel prices. View city-specific data for exact prices.
Can I get real-time Missouri diesel prices?
Yes! Use our API to get station-level prices updated every 24 hours from 130,000+ US stations including Missouri.
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