Gas prices in Columbia, MO
Gas prices in Columbia, MODaily metro average from AAA (2026-10-26), per gallon including taxes, for AAA’s Columbia metro area in Missouri.
Regular
$3.97
per gallon · €0.94/L
Midgrade
$4.32
per gallon · €1.02/L
Premium
$4.65
per gallon · €1.10/L
Diesel
$6.01
per gallon · €1.42/L
down vs last week 0.6% vs last week ($4.00) up vs a year ago 46.6% vs a year ago ($2.71)
Nearest Missouri metros on price
The metros immediately either side of Columbia in Missouri, so you can see whether paying $3.97 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO | $3.91 | −$0.07 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $3.93 | −$0.04 |
| Joplin, MO | $3.94 | −$0.04 |
| Springfield, MO | $3.96 | −$0.01 |
| Columbia, MO | $3.97 | — |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $4.00 | +$0.02 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $4.06 | +$0.08 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Columbia right now?
Regular gasoline averages $3.97 per gallon across Columbia, MO today (AAA metro average, 2026-10-26). Midgrade is $4.32, premium $4.65 and diesel $6.01.
Is gas cheaper in Columbia than the rest of Missouri?
A Missouri state comparison is unavailable today.
Where does Columbia rank in Missouri?
Columbia is the 6th cheapest of 8 Missouri metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in Columbia higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 46.6% higher than this time last year ($2.71/gal then, $3.97 now).