Branson, MO
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Gas prices near 65616
Branson, MO · MO average $3.99/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Branson (65616)
Branson runs on tourism, and nothing defines it more than the Highway 76 Strip, the neon-lit entertainment corridor packed with theaters, attractions, and the visitors who fill them. That concentration of out-of-town traffic is the single biggest force on local gas prices: stations right on the Strip price for tourists who do not know the area and are not about to comparison-shop.
Step off Highway 76 toward the roads locals actually use for groceries and daily errands, and the pricing tends to ease. The stations a little removed from the entertainment district serve year-round residents rather than vacationers, so they have more reason to stay sharp.
Seasonality matters here too, with summer and the fall show season swelling demand across the whole Table Rock Lake area. The practical tactic is to fill away from the Strip whenever you can, and to check a couple of the off-corridor stations before topping off.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 65616
- 1. Casey's at 615 W Main St offers regular at $3.79/gal (3.7 mi away).
- 2. Casey's at 2181 State Hwy 248 offers regular at $3.79/gal (0.5 mi away).
- 3. Phillips 66 at 802 E MO-76 offers regular at $3.86/gal (4.7 mi away).
- 4. Conoco at 945 E MO-76 offers regular at $3.87/gal (4.8 mi away).
- 5. Cenex at 2176 MO-248 offers regular at $3.89/gal (0.6 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
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How to save more on gas in Branson
1. Use warehouse clubs
Costco and Sam’s Club typically price 15-25 cents per gallon below nearby stations. Membership pays for itself within a few fill-ups.
2. Fill up early in the week
Stations often raise prices Thursday for weekend demand. Fill up Monday through Wednesday to avoid the lift.
3. Keep tires properly inflated
Properly inflated tires improve fuel economy by up to 3 percent at current prices. Check pressure once a month.
4. Check back tomorrow
Prices can shift 10-20 cents overnight during volatile markets. A quick check before you leave home avoids paying yesterday’s spike.
5. Pay cash at split-pricing stations
Stations with cash and credit split pricing typically save an average of 10 cents per gallon when you pay cash.
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About gas prices in Missouri
Missouri sits on PADD 2 pipeline supply with the Phillips 66 Wood River refinery just across the Mississippi in Roxana, Illinois, providing roughly 350,000 barrels per day of supply to the St. Louis metro. The state gas tax is around 27 cents per gallon, on the lower end of the Midwest. St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield all see competitive pricing, with QuikTrip (founded in Tulsa but with strong Missouri presence), Costco, Sam's Club, and Casey's General Store leading on value across all three metros. The Kansas City Missouri-Kansas border creates an interesting pricing dynamic, with stations on the Kansas side sometimes running a few cents below the Missouri side because of different state tax structures.