Montana · EIA survey Nov 9, 2026
Montana gas and diesel prices
Regular gasoline $3.946 and diesel $6.206 a gallon this week, including taxes. Montana is in EIA's Rocky Mountain (PADD 4) region; EIA publishes that region's average rather than a separate Montana figure.
Price history
Montana vs. its region and the U.S.
| Area | Diesel | Regular | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain (PADD 4) | $6.206 | $3.946 | $4.638 |
| United States | $6.127 | $3.995 | $5.013 |
Other states in Rocky Mountain (PADD 4)
Home heating fuels in Montana
EIA collects residential heating oil and propane prices weekly from October through March (monthly in summer).
Montana fuel taxes
| Gasoline | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|
| State taxes and fees | 33.8¢ | 30.5¢ |
| Federal excise | 18.4¢ | 24.4¢ |
| Total per gallon | 52.2¢ | 54.9¢ |
| Share of this week’s price | 13% | 9% |
| Rank (1 = highest state tax) | 19 of 51 | 29 of 51 |
State rates: Tax Foundation, July 2026 (state statutes); excludes some local and gross-receipts taxes. Share uses the regional average price. All states.
Driving electric in Montana
At Montana’s average residential rate, home charging costs 68% less per mile than gasoline. Public fast charging usually costs more. Run your own numbers.
Quick answers
What is the average price of gas in Montana?
$3.946 a gallon for regular in EIA's survey of November 9, 2026, the average for EIA's Rocky Mountain (PADD 4) region, which includes Montana.
What is the price of diesel in Montana?
$6.206 a gallon in EIA's survey of November 9, 2026 (Rocky Mountain (PADD 4) regional average; EIA does not publish a weekly diesel price for Montana alone).
Is fuel in Montana cheaper than the national average?
Diesel is 7.9¢ above the U.S. average, and regular gasoline 4.9¢ below.
What is the gas tax in Montana?
33.8¢ a gallon in state taxes on gasoline and 30.5¢ on diesel (Tax Foundation, July 2026), plus the federal 18.4¢ and 24.4¢: 52.2¢ and 54.9¢ in total.
What does propane cost in Montana?
$2.369 a gallon for residential propane in EIA’s survey of November 9, 2026, up 8.9¢ on the week.
Is it cheaper to drive electric in Montana?
At 15.57¢ per kWh (EIA residential average) an EV getting 3.5 miles per kWh spends about $4.45 per 100 miles on home charging, against $14.09 for a 28-mpg car at $3.946 gas.
Plan a trip or fleet budget with Montana prices: trip fuel cost · fleet budget. Source: EIA Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update.