Gas prices in Joplin, MO
Gas prices in Joplin, MODaily metro average from AAA (2026-10-26), per gallon including taxes, for AAA’s Joplin metro area in Missouri.
Regular
$3.94
per gallon · €0.93/L
Midgrade
$4.27
per gallon · €1.01/L
Premium
$4.63
per gallon · €1.09/L
Diesel
$6.04
per gallon · €1.43/L
up vs last week 3.2% vs last week ($3.81) up vs a year ago 50.2% vs a year ago ($2.62)
Nearest Missouri metros on price
The metros immediately either side of Joplin in Missouri, so you can see whether paying $3.94 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs Joplin |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO | $3.79 | −$0.15 |
| Kansas City, MO | $3.91 | −$0.03 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $3.93 | −$0.00 |
| Joplin, MO | $3.94 | — |
| Springfield, MO | $3.96 | +$0.02 |
| Columbia, MO | $3.97 | +$0.04 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $4.00 | +$0.06 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $4.06 | +$0.12 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Joplin right now?
Regular gasoline averages $3.94 per gallon across Joplin, MO today (AAA metro average, 2026-10-26). Midgrade is $4.27, premium $4.63 and diesel $6.04.
Is gas cheaper in Joplin than the rest of Missouri?
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Where does Joplin rank in Missouri?
Joplin is the 4th cheapest of 8 Missouri metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in Joplin higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 50.2% higher than this time last year ($2.62/gal then, $3.94 now).