Gas prices in Columbia
Gas prices in ColumbiaDaily metro average from AAA (2026-07-28), per gallon including taxes, for the Columbia area of Missouri.
Regular
$3.80
per gallon · €0.88/L
Midgrade
$4.10
per gallon · €0.95/L
Premium
$4.42
per gallon · €1.03/L
Diesel
$4.81
per gallon · €1.12/L
▲ 4.9% vs last week ($3.62)▲ 27.8% vs a year ago ($2.97)
Nearest Missouri metros on price
The metros immediately either side of Columbia in Missouri, so you can see whether paying $3.80 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Joplin | $3.79 | −$0.01 |
| Columbia | $3.80 | — |
| Springfield | $3.84 | +$0.05 |
| St. Louis (MO only) | $3.85 | +$0.05 |
| Kansas City (MO only) | $3.86 | +$0.06 |
| Jefferson City | $3.88 | +$0.08 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Columbia right now?
Regular gasoline averages $3.80 per gallon across Columbia today (AAA metro average, 2026-07-28). Midgrade is $4.10, premium $4.42 and diesel $4.81.
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 2nd cheapest of 8 Missouri metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in Columbia higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 27.8% higher than this time last year ($2.97/gal then, $3.80 now).