Montana Gas Prices On The Rise As Holiday Weekend Approaches

It's hard to believe that Memorial Day Weekend in Montana is almost here.

The "unofficial" start to summer means road construction, bar-b-q, beer drinking, getting together with friends, and travel. Lots of travel. According to AAA, over 45 million people are expected to travel this Memorial Day Weekend, and many of those reside in Montana.

Of course, when planning the "proper" road trip, you want to make sure that you have all of your bases covered. You want to make sure that you have the perfect destination picked out, that you have all of the snacks you're going to need, and you want to make sure that you have the best deal on gas.

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Did we mention that gas prices tend to rise during Holiday Weekends?

Yeah, it's funny how that always seems to happen every year, but it seems that whole "supply and demand" principle is still in action. So, if you're planning on doing some traveling across Montana over the next few days, you should know how much you can look forward to paying.

According to AAA, the average price per gallon in Montana at the time of this writing is 3.18 per gallon. That's only went cent below the national average, and depending on which direction you're heading, you'll either pay more or less.

From those traveling east towards North Dakota, prices will start to lower as you get close to the border. Right now, the lowest fuel prices in Montana are located in Dawson County with an average price of 2.91 per gallon.

As you travel west, you can expect to pay more. Especially if you're traveling Northwest. Right now, the most expensive gas in Montana is located in Glacier County, with a cost of 3.38 per gallon.

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Wherever you're heading, be safe, and enjoy time with family and friends.