Gas prices in Ames, IA
Gas prices in Ames, IADaily metro average from AAA (2026-10-26), per gallon including taxes, for AAA’s Ames metro area in Iowa.
Regular
$4.21
per gallon · €0.99/L
Midgrade
$5.00
per gallon · €1.18/L
Premium
$5.04
per gallon · €1.19/L
Diesel
$6.02
per gallon · €1.42/L
up vs last week 2.1% vs last week ($4.12) up vs a year ago 43.1% vs a year ago ($2.94)
Nearest Iowa metros on price
The metros immediately either side of Ames in Iowa, so you can see whether paying $4.21 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs Ames |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | $4.16 | −$0.05 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $4.16 | −$0.04 |
| Sioux City, IA | $4.18 | −$0.03 |
| Davenport, IA | $4.20 | −$0.00 |
| Ames, IA | $4.21 | — |
| Dubuque, IA | $4.27 | +$0.06 |
| Council Bluffs, IA | $4.27 | +$0.06 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Ames right now?
Regular gasoline averages $4.21 per gallon across Ames, IA today (AAA metro average, 2026-10-26). Midgrade is $5.00, premium $5.04 and diesel $6.02.
Is gas cheaper in Ames than the rest of Iowa?
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Where does Ames rank in Iowa?
Ames is the 7th cheapest of 9 Iowa metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in Ames higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 43.1% higher than this time last year ($2.94/gal then, $4.21 now).