Gas Prices in Minneapolis Today

Minneapolis drivers are paying around $3.25 per gallon for regular unleaded as of mid-March 2026, up sharply from $2.79 just a week earlier, driven by the Middle East oil disruptions, but still well below the national average and among the more affordable major metros in the country. If you know where to look, there are still stations in the Twin Cities selling gas under $3.00.

Why Minneapolis Has Relatively Cheap Gas

The Twin Cities benefit from a combination of solid Midwest pipeline infrastructure, relatively low state taxes, and proximity to Midwest refinery capacity. Minnesota receives fuel via pipeline from refineries in Illinois, Ohio, and along the Gulf Coast corridor, and the competitive Midwest fuel market keeps margins thinner than coastal markets.

Minnesota's state gas tax is 28.5 cents per gallon, moderate and below the heavy-taxing coastal states. The state doesn't impose the special fuel blend requirements that California and Arizona use, which eliminates one of the key cost adders those states face.

Interestingly, Minnesota saw gas prices fall by 18 cents in the most recent week where other states were spiking, reflecting the state's slightly different supply chain dynamics and Midwest pipeline access patterns.

Where to Find the Cheapest Gas in the Twin Cities

Independent stations and discount chains tend to offer the best prices. The 36 Lyn Refuel Station in Minneapolis was cited as one of the top deals in the metro at $2.89/gal even during the current spike, proof that the spread is wide enough to reward comparison shopping.

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• South Minneapolis / Richfield, 55423, 55420, high station density, competitive pricing
• Brooklyn Park / Brooklyn Center, 55443, 55429, north suburb with good independent station options
• Eagan / Burnsville, 55121, 55306, south metro suburban corridor, competitive
• St. Paul / West St. Paul, 55107, 55118, river corridor with decent options
• Roseville / Arden Hills, 55113, 55112, north metro with Costco access

The Holiday Station Advantage

Holiday Stationstores is a Minneapolis-based convenience store chain with a strong presence across the Twin Cities, and they tend to price aggressively relative to national branded competitors. If you see a Holiday near you and you're below half a tank, it's usually worth stopping. SuperAmerica (now Speedway) stations are also common in the metro and tend to be competitive.

Costco and Sam's Club

Costco locations in Eagan, Roseville, and Plymouth run consistently 20–35 cents below the metro average. Sam's Club locations across the metro follow a similar pattern. For the high-mileage commuter, the membership pays for itself quickly even at Minneapolis's relatively modest price levels.

Winter and the Oxygenate Requirement

Minneapolis has a winter fuel requirement worth knowing about. Minnesota requires oxygenated gasoline, specifically an ethanol blend, during winter months (October through May in the Twin Cities metro). This is separate from the summer reformulation switch other metros use and is one reason why finding E10 and E15 options at Minnesota stations is so easy. The ethanol requirement is modest in cost impact but worth knowing if you drive a vehicle with ethanol blend restrictions.

The Spring Spike Risk

Every spring, the Twin Cities transitions from winter-blend to summer-blend gasoline, typically in May and June. This annual refinery switch creates a brief supply tightening that historically pushes Minneapolis prices up 15–30 cents. The current global crude spike is coinciding with the approach of that seasonal transition, meaning there could be additional upward pressure in the coming months on top of the Middle East-driven increases.

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