Who has the cheapest gas in Missouri? A look at fuel prices across the state

Emery Glover, Springfield News-Leader
·2 min read

With gas prices soaring, Missouri motorists are searching for the cheapest fuel.

According to GasBuddy.com, a website that provides gas prices through user-submitted data, as of June 30, the nation's average gas price for unleaded is $4.85. The price has risen nearly 24 cents in the last month. Within the last year, fuel price averages have increased by $1.72.

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How do gas prices in Missouri compare to the national average?

Even though gas prices are continuing to climb, Missouri remains one of the states where the average cost of fuel is below the national average.

Missouri's average gas price as of June 30 sits at $4.59 per gallon, about 25 cents cheaper than the rest of the country. Compared to last month, the price of gas is 38 cents higher. Just a year ago, gas prices in Missouri were $1.78 cheaper.

When compared to other states, Missouri's average is the 12th least expensive in terms of gas price average.

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Each Wednesday, we'll take a closer look at gas prices around the state. These prices, provided by GasBuddy app users and gas station owners, are updated regularly. We'll update prices here weekly.

Here’s a look at some of the lowest prices found around the state as of June 30.

Cheapest gas prices in Springfield

  • Sam's Club, 3660 E. Sunshine St. — $4.27

  • Costco, 281 N. Eastgate Ave. — $4.27

  • Casey's, 1510 N. Glenstone Ave. — $4.35

  • Conoco, 3165 N. Glenstone Ave. — $4.35

  • Casey's, 1525 S. Glenstone Ave. — $4.37

Cheapest gas prices in Columbia

  • Phillips 66, 1412 Rangeline St. — $4.78

  • Break Time, 1406 Grindstone Pkwy. — $4.79

  • BP, 5701 E. Saint Charles Road — $4.79

  • Break Time, 901 US-63 N — $4.79

  • Break Time, 1410 Forum Blvd. — $4.79

Prices were last updated at 9:40 a.m. CT on June 30

This article originally appeared on Springfield News-Leader: Where to find cheap gas in Missouri, according to GasBuddy