Gas Prices in Montana Soar in First Weeks of 2025

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - At the end of 2024, Montana gasoline prices dropped 20 out of the last 22 weeks. For the first five weeks of 2025, prices are 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 6.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.98 per gallon today,” De Haan said. “Prices in Montana are 22.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 10.4 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.”                                  

As of Monday morning, many stations in Missoula had their prices set to around $2.92 per gallon. 

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Montana was priced at $2.83 per gallon yesterday while the most expensive was $3.49 per gallon.                                     

Montana is currently ranked 26th in the U.S. when it comes to the average price of gas, which is nine spots higher than last week.    

“The national average price of gasoline has fallen 3.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.04 per gallon today,” De Haan said. “The national average is down 1.4 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 10.3 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased 2.4 cents in the last week and stands at $3.63 per gallon.”   

READ MORE: Montana Gas Prices Have Risen Every Week of 2025 So Far

According to De Haan, the national average has seen little meaningful change over the past week, as oil markets continue to face selling pressure.  

“However, with President Trump imposing tariffs on Canada and Mexico, some motorists may see gas prices inch up in certain regions," said De Haan. "Trump's new trade war has already triggered retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, escalating tensions. While, on paper, tariffs on Canadian energy could have a significant impact on fuel prices, a prolonged trade war could weaken global economies, reducing demand and partially offsetting the effects of tariffs.” 

For now, De Haan expects a slow but modest impact on fuel prices, particularly in the Great Lakes, Midwest, Rockies, and Northeast U.S., which are all markets that rely heavily on Canadian crude oil or refined product imports from Canada.