Gas prices in Des Moines, IA
Gas prices in Des Moines, IADaily metro average from AAA (2026-10-26), per gallon including taxes, for AAA’s Des Moines metro area in Iowa.
Regular
$4.16
per gallon · €0.98/L
Midgrade
$4.56
per gallon · €1.08/L
Premium
$5.05
per gallon · €1.19/L
Diesel
$6.09
per gallon · €1.44/L
up vs last week 3.9% vs last week ($4.01) up vs a year ago 46.9% vs a year ago ($2.83)
Nearest Iowa metros on price
The metros immediately either side of Des Moines in Iowa, so you can see whether paying $4.16 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs Des Moines |
|---|---|---|
| Waterloo & Cedar Falls, IA | $4.14 | −$0.02 |
| Iowa City, IA | $4.15 | −$0.01 |
| Des Moines, IA | $4.16 | — |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $4.16 | +$0.00 |
| Sioux City, IA | $4.18 | +$0.02 |
| Davenport, IA | $4.20 | +$0.04 |
| Ames, IA | $4.21 | +$0.05 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Des Moines right now?
Regular gasoline averages $4.16 per gallon across Des Moines, IA today (AAA metro average, 2026-10-26). Midgrade is $4.56, premium $5.05 and diesel $6.09.
Is gas cheaper in Des Moines than the rest of Iowa?
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Where does Des Moines rank in Iowa?
Des Moines is the 3rd cheapest of 9 Iowa metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in Des Moines higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 46.9% higher than this time last year ($2.83/gal then, $4.16 now).