Kansas Gas Prices
Weekly average gasoline price for Kansas — EIA retail survey data.
Current Kansas Gas Price
Kansas Average
$3.929/gal
Week ending Monday, August 3, 2026
EIA does not publish a direct weekly series for Kansas. Showing PADD 2 (Midwest) regional average.
vs last year: +$0.886 (+29.1%)
National average
$4.079
vs national
-$0.150
National rank
#12 of 51
Weekly retail gasoline survey data from U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) (eia.gov). Updated 8/4/2026, 5:11:53 PM ET. Not live pump prices — always check your local station for current prices.
12-Month Price Trend
+$0.932 (+31.1%) over 52 weeksKansas Gas Taxes
State gas tax
24¢/gal
With federal (18.4¢)
42.4¢/gal
vs. state average
-9.7¢
Kansas drivers pay about 24¢ per gallon in state gasoline taxes, below the 33.7¢ average across the 50 states and D.C. Figures are approximate (as of 2025) and exclude local sales taxes; verify current rates with your state revenue department.
Other States
See the latest weekly average gasoline price for Kansas, updated from official EIA retail survey data. Compare Kansas's price to the national average, track a 12-month trend, and see how state fuel taxes factor in.
EIA updates weekly — not live pump prices. Where EIA does not publish a direct Kansas series, this page shows the best available regional average with a clear note. Always check local stations for current pump prices.
Current Kansas Gas Price
This page lists the latest weekly average retail price for regular gasoline in Kansas, along with the survey week ending date and the trend versus last week and last year.
Kansas Gas Taxes
Drivers in Kansas pay about 24¢ per gallon in state gasoline taxes — roughly 42.4¢ once the 18.4¢ federal tax is included — which is 9.7¢ below the 33.7¢ average across the 50 states and D.C. (approximate, as of 2025).
Kansas vs. National Average
Comparing Kansas's price to the U.S. average shows whether local drivers pay more or less than the nation as a whole. State fuel taxes, regional refining capacity, and supply logistics are the main drivers of that gap.
Why Do Gas Prices Move?
Gasoline prices follow crude oil markets, refinery output, seasonal demand, and state taxes. Geopolitical events, hurricanes affecting Gulf Coast refineries, and OPEC production decisions can move prices sharply within weeks.
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Kansas Gas Prices — Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the average gas price in Kansas?
- The EIA publishes a weekly average retail price for regular gasoline, typically each Monday for the prior week. This page lists the current Kansas weekly average with its survey date and 12-month trend. It is a survey average, not a live pump price.
- What is the gas tax in Kansas?
- Kansas levies about 24¢ per gallon in state gasoline taxes, or roughly 42.4¢ per gallon including the 18.4¢ federal tax (approximate, as of 2025). Fuel taxes are one of the largest reasons prices differ between neighboring states.
- Are these live pump prices in Kansas?
- No. These are EIA weekly survey averages, not real-time prices at individual gas stations. Check local stations for current pump prices.
- Why is gas expensive in Kansas?
- State fuel taxes, environmental regulations, distance from refineries, and regional supply all affect Kansas gasoline prices relative to other states.