Missouri Gas Prices
Current Price:
$3.450
per gallon
Current Price
$3.450
per gallon
Federal Tax
$0.184
per gallon
PADD Region
R20
PADD 2 - Midwest
Missouri Gasoline Price Breakdown
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Base Price (crude oil, refining, distribution, marketing) | $3.266/gal |
| Federal Excise Tax (all states) | $0.184/gal |
| Approximate Price at Pump | $3.450/gal |
Note: Pump price includes state excise taxes, state sales taxes, and other local fees which vary by state and are incorporated in the regional average.
How Missouri Gasoline Prices Are Measured
Gasoline 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
Gas Prices in Missouri Cities
Find gasoline prices in major Missouri cities:
Compare Missouri to Neighboring States
| State | PADD Region | View Prices |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri (Current) | PADD 2 - Midwest | - |
| Iowa | PADD 2 - Midwest | View → |
| Illinois | PADD 2 - Midwest | View → |
| Kentucky | PADD 2 - Midwest | View → |
| Tennessee | PADD 2 - Midwest | View → |
| Arkansas | PADD 3 - Gulf Coast | View → |
| Oklahoma | PADD 2 - Midwest | View → |
| Kansas | PADD 2 - Midwest | View → |
| Nebraska | PADD 2 - Midwest | View → |
Get Missouri Gas Prices via API
from oilpriceapi import OilPriceAPI
client = OilPriceAPI(api_key="YOUR_API_KEY")
# Get Missouri gasoline state average
price = client.prices.get_latest(
by_code="GASOLINE_RETAIL_STATE_MO_USD"
)
print(f"Missouri gas: ${price.price}/gal")
# Get national gasoline average
national = client.prices.get_latest(by_code="GASOLINE_USD")
print(f"US average: ${national.price}/gal")Frequently Asked Questions
Why is gas relatively affordable in Missouri?
Missouri gasoline is $3.450/gal. Prices in Missouri are influenced by its location in the PADD 2 - Midwest, proximity to refineries, local state and county taxes, and regional supply and demand dynamics.
What cities in Missouri have the cheapest gas?
Kansas City, St Louis typically have competitive gasoline prices. View city-specific pages for the latest prices.
Can I get real-time Missouri gas prices?
Yes! Use our API to get state-level gasoline price averages updated daily from AAA data, or national averages updated every 15 minutes. API code for Missouri: GASOLINE_RETAIL_STATE_MO_USD
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