Gas prices in Ames
Gas prices in AmesDaily metro average from AAA (2026-09-11), per gallon including taxes, for the Ames area of Iowa.
Regular
$4.21
per gallon · €0.96/L
Midgrade
$4.70
per gallon · €1.07/L
Premium
$4.85
per gallon · €1.10/L
Diesel
$5.94
per gallon · €1.35/L
up vs last week 8.4% vs last week ($3.88) up vs a year ago 37.8% vs a year ago ($3.05)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa City | $4.16 | −$0.05 |
| Cedar Rapids | $4.17 | −$0.04 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $4.17 | −$0.04 |
| Des Moines | $4.18 | −$0.02 |
| Ames | $4.21 | — |
| Dubuque | $4.22 | +$0.02 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Ames right now?
Regular gasoline averages $4.21 per gallon across Ames today (AAA metro average, 2026-09-11). Midgrade is $4.70, premium $4.85 and diesel $5.94.
Is gas cheaper in Ames than the rest of Iowa?
A Iowa state comparison is unavailable today.
Where does Ames rank in Iowa?
Ames is the 8th cheapest of 9 Iowa metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in Ames higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 37.8% higher than this time last year ($3.05/gal then, $4.21 now).