Gas prices in Des Moines
Gas prices in Des MoinesDaily metro average from AAA (2026-09-11), per gallon including taxes, for the Des Moines area of Iowa.
Regular
$4.18
per gallon · €0.95/L
Midgrade
$4.60
per gallon · €1.05/L
Premium
$4.99
per gallon · €1.13/L
Diesel
$5.92
per gallon · €1.35/L
up vs last week 8.1% vs last week ($3.87) up vs a year ago 41.9% vs a year ago ($2.95)
Nearest Iowa metros on price
The metros immediately either side of Des Moines in Iowa, so you can see whether paying $4.18 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs Des Moines |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux City (IA only) | $4.15 | −$0.03 |
| Iowa City | $4.16 | −$0.02 |
| Cedar Rapids | $4.17 | −$0.02 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $4.17 | −$0.01 |
| Des Moines | $4.18 | — |
| Ames | $4.21 | +$0.02 |
| Dubuque | $4.22 | +$0.04 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Des Moines right now?
Regular gasoline averages $4.18 per gallon across Des Moines today (AAA metro average, 2026-09-11). Midgrade is $4.60, premium $4.99 and diesel $5.92.
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 7th cheapest of 9 Iowa metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in Des Moines higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 41.9% higher than this time last year ($2.95/gal then, $4.18 now).