Montana Transportation Data for Alternative Fuels and Vehicles
Find transportation data and information about alternative fuels and advanced vehicles in Montana, including laws and incentives, fueling stations, fuel prices, and more.
Laws and Incentives
23
laws and incentives in Montana related to alternative fuels and advanced vehicles
Recent Additions and Updates
Fueling Stations
461
stations in Montana with alternative fuels
| Fuel | Public | Private |
|---|---|---|
| Biodiesel (B20 and above) | 1 | 0 |
| Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) | 0 | 1 |
| Electric (charging ports) | 424 | 4 |
| Ethanol (E85) | 0 | 3 |
| Hydrogen | 0 | 0 |
| Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) | 0 | 0 |
| Propane (LPG) | 27 | 0 |
| Renewable Diesel (R20 and above) | 1 | 0 |
Clean Cities and Communities Coalitions
Clean Cities and Communities is a U.S. Department of Energy partnership to advance clean transportation nationwide through a network of more than 75 coalitions.
Montana has 1 coalition:
Yellowstone-Teton Clean Cities
Contact a local coalition or regional manager for project assistance or to connect with other local stakeholders.
Transportation Fuel Consumption
Source: State Energy Data System based on beta data converted to gasoline gallon equivalents of petroleum (GGEs) for the transportation sector (which includes more than highway vehicles) from the U.S. Energy Information Administration
Vehicles Registered in 2023
| Electric (EV) | 4,600 |
| Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) | 2,500 |
| Hybrid Electric (HEV) | 21,100 |
| Biodiesel | 37,900 |
| Ethanol/Flex (E85) | 94,500 |
| Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) | 0 |
| Propane | 0 |
| Hydrogen | 0 |
| Methanol | 0 |
| Gasoline | 780,700 |
| Diesel | 69,600 |
| Unknown Fuel | 10,800 |
Source: Light-duty vehicle registration counts from TransAtlas with data from Experian Information Solutions
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Regional Fuel Prices
Average fuel prices as of July 2024
| Fuel | Rocky Mountain Region | National Average | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| per unit sold | per GGE | per unit sold | per GGE | |
| Biodiesel (B20) | $4.08/gallon | $3.71/GGE | $3.73/gallon | $3.39/GGE |
| Biodiesel (B99–B100) | $3.55/gallon | $3.51/GGE | $4.02/gallon | $3.98/GGE |
| Ethanol (E85) | $2.78/gallon | $3.92/GGE | $2.99/gallon | $4.22/GGE |
| Natural Gas (CNG) | $2.71/GGE | $2.71/GGE | $2.92/GGE | $2.92/GGE |
| Propane | $3.36/gallon | $4.64/GGE | $3.42/gallon | $4.72/GGE |
| Gasoline | $3.35/gallon | $3.35/GGE | $3.53/gallon | $3.53/GGE |
| Diesel | $3.57/gallon | $3.21/GGE | $3.87/gallon | $3.48/GGE |
Source: Average prices per gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE) for the Rocky Mountain PADD from the Alternative Fuel Price Report
Transportation Projects
- Assuring Equitable Access and Building Technical Capacity for Transportation Decarbonization Among Native Nations
- CORWest: Supporting Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Along Rural Corridors in the Intermountain West
- Drive Electric USA 2
- Guaranteeing Access to Underserved and Marginalized Populations by Building Employment Opportunities (GUMBO)
- U.S. Fuels Across America’s Highways - Michigan to Montana (M2M)
- Yellowstone National Park
Electricity Sources and Vehicle Emissions
Source: Electricity Sources and Emissions Tool based on assumptions with 2022 data from EIA
More Resources
- Montana Data – U.S. Energy Information Administration
- Montana State Energy Office
- Montana Electric Vehicle Charging Plan
- Montana – National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO)
- Maps and Data – Alternative Fuels Data Center
- Maps – National Renewable Energy Laboratory
- Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Toolbox (EVI-X)
- State Electrification Planning and Funding