Gas Prices Increase By 3.8 Cents Per Gallon

Montana gas prices have risen 3.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.86/g on Monday, May 10, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 615 stations in Montana. Gas prices in Montana are 14.0 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.14/g higher than a year ago.

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Montana is priced at $2.44/g while the most expensive is $3.14/g, a difference of 70.0 cents per gallon. The lowest price in the state today is $2.44/g while the highest is $3.14/g, a difference of 70.0 cents per gallon.

The national average price of gasoline has risen 4.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.95/g today. The national average is up 10.0 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands $1.12/g higher than a year ago.

Historical gasoline prices in Montana and the national average going back ten years: May 10, 2020: $1.72/g (U.S. Average: $1.83/g) May 10, 2019: $2.85/g (U.S. Average: $2.86/g) May 10, 2018: $2.75/g (U.S. Average: $2.86/g) May 10, 2017: $2.37/g (U.S. Average: $2.33/g) May 10, 2016: $2.11/g (U.S. Average: $2.20/g) May 10, 2015: $2.41/g (U.S. Average: $2.66/g) May 10, 2014: $3.37/g (U.S. Average: $3.66/g) May 10, 2013: $3.39/g (U.S. Average: $3.56/g) May 10, 2012: $3.76/g (U.S. Average: $3.73/g) May 10, 2011: $3.71/g (U.S. Average: $3.95/g) “While average gas prices jumped last week as the nation continues to see COVID-19 recovery, all eyes are now on the Colonial Pipeline and the fact a cyberattack has completely shut all lines, leading to what could become a major challenge for fuel delivery,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. “Gas-Buddy will continue to watch the situation and update as necessary.”