Jefferson City News

The average cost for a gallon of premium gas in or near zip code 65101 for the week of December 30 - January 5 is $2.81, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.79.

In greater Missouri, the average price is $2.23 and the lowest price is $1.98. Trends show the price as stable.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.408 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.4 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $2.465 per gallon – a 5.7 cent difference.

Data is accurate as of press time, but gas prices have been known to fluctuate on a daily, and even hourly, basis.