Missouri Diesel Prices

Current Price:

$4.831

per gallon

Last updated: 7/29/2026

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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

ComponentAmount
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:

Compare Missouri to Neighboring States

StateState TaxDifference
Missouri (Current)$0.170/gal-
Iowa$0.330/gal+0.160
Illinois$0.543/gal+0.373
Kentucky$0.244/gal+0.074
Tennessee$0.270/gal+0.100
Arkansas$0.245/gal+0.075
Oklahoma$0.200/gal+0.030
Kansas$0.270/gal+0.100
Nebraska$0.293/gal+0.123

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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