Gas prices in Des Moines
Gas prices in Des MoinesDaily metro average from AAA (2026-07-28), per gallon including taxes, for the Des Moines area of Iowa.
Regular
$3.73
per gallon · €0.86/L
Midgrade
$4.15
per gallon · €0.96/L
Premium
$4.52
per gallon · €1.05/L
Diesel
$4.98
per gallon · €1.15/L
▼ 3.3% vs last week ($3.85)▲ 26.7% vs a year ago ($2.94)
Nearest Iowa metros on price
The metros immediately either side of Des Moines in Iowa, so you can see whether paying $3.73 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs Des Moines |
|---|---|---|
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $3.68 | −$0.04 |
| Sioux City (IA only) | $3.70 | −$0.03 |
| Des Moines | $3.73 | — |
| Cedar Rapids | $3.74 | +$0.02 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island (IA only) | $3.77 | +$0.04 |
| Iowa City | $3.80 | +$0.08 |
| Ames | $3.83 | +$0.10 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Des Moines right now?
Regular gasoline averages $3.73 per gallon across Des Moines today (AAA metro average, 2026-07-28). Midgrade is $4.15, premium $4.52 and diesel $4.98.
Is gas cheaper in Des Moines than the rest of Iowa?
A Iowa state comparison is unavailable today.
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 26.7% higher than this time last year ($2.94/gal then, $3.73 now).