Montana Gas Prices Fall Six Straight Weeks
Montana's average gasoline price dropped 7.7 cents per gallon last week, marking six consecutive weekly declines.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Oil and Gas
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Montana average gasoline prices have fallen for six consecutive weeks, with the state average now at $4.28 per gallon after a 7.7-cent weekly drop. Average gasoline prices fell in nearly every state over the last week.
Why it matters
Lower pump prices ease fuel costs for Montana drivers, though the state average remains $1.28 per gallon above a year ago. Seasonal demand is fading as cooler weather arrives, which is putting downward pressure on prices.
Montana's average gasoline price of $4.28 per gallon is 19.6 cents lower than a month ago and $1.28 higher than a year ago, while the cheapest and most expensive stations in the state ranged from $3.85 to $4.99 per gallon. Future price direction remains unresolved, as projections point to possible renewed volatility after the election.
The details
Missoula stations surveyed charged between $4.24 and $4.38 per gallon, with one station at Reserve Street and South Avenue recording a 21-cent drop. Diesel prices also declined in most states as refinery maintenance wraps up, with the national diesel average at $6.28 per gallon.
Timeline
Last week: Montana gas prices fell 7.7 cents per gallon.
Sunday: Oil fell nearly $2 in trading.
Monday morning: Missoula station prices were recorded.
Yesterday: Cheapest and most expensive Montana station prices were recorded.
After the election: Price volatility could return quickly.
Market Landscape
The six-week run of declines follows the usual fall pattern in which gasoline demand eases and refinery maintenance winds down. Gas prices in Montana remain well above year-ago levels, showing that seasonal relief has not erased the broader price increase over the past year.
Montana drivers are paying less at the pump than a month ago, though prices remain well above last year's levels. Stations in Missoula currently range from about $4.24 to $4.38 per gallon, so comparing prices before filling up can still save money.
The takeaway
Gas prices in Montana have been trending down for weeks, but they remain significantly higher than a year ago. Drivers can save money by comparing station prices, since the state's cheapest and most expensive stations differ by more than $1 per gallon.
Further reading
For more on fuel market trends, explore Oil and Gas coverage across Montana.
Source note: This article includes information reported by 96.3 The Blaze.
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