Gas prices in Council Bluffs
Gas prices in Council BluffsDaily metro average from AAA (2026-07-28), per gallon including taxes, for the Council Bluffs area of Iowa.
Regular
$3.86
per gallon · €0.90/L
Midgrade
$4.16
per gallon · €0.97/L
Premium
$4.74
per gallon · €1.10/L
Diesel
$4.95
per gallon · €1.15/L
▲ 7.3% vs last week ($3.60)▲ 35.1% vs a year ago ($2.86)
Nearest Iowa metros on price
The metros immediately either side of Council Bluffs in Iowa, so you can see whether paying $3.86 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs Council Bluffs |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids | $3.74 | −$0.12 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island (IA only) | $3.77 | −$0.10 |
| Iowa City | $3.80 | −$0.06 |
| Ames | $3.83 | −$0.03 |
| Council Bluffs | $3.86 | — |
| Dubuque | $3.94 | +$0.08 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Council Bluffs right now?
Regular gasoline averages $3.86 per gallon across Council Bluffs today (AAA metro average, 2026-07-28). Midgrade is $4.16, premium $4.74 and diesel $4.95.
Is gas cheaper in Council Bluffs than the rest of Iowa?
A Iowa state comparison is unavailable today.
Where does Council Bluffs rank in Iowa?
Council Bluffs is the 8th cheapest of 9 Iowa metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in Council Bluffs higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 35.1% higher than this time last year ($2.86/gal then, $3.86 now).