Gas prices in Iowa City
Gas prices in Iowa CityDaily metro average from AAA (2026-07-28), per gallon including taxes, for the Iowa City area of Iowa.
Regular
$3.80
per gallon · €0.88/L
Midgrade
$4.10
per gallon · €0.95/L
Premium
$4.74
per gallon · €1.10/L
Diesel
$5.08
per gallon · €1.18/L
▼ 1.7% vs last week ($3.87)▲ 28.4% vs a year ago ($2.96)
Nearest Iowa metros on price
The metros immediately either side of Iowa City in Iowa, so you can see whether paying $3.80 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs Iowa City |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux City (IA only) | $3.70 | −$0.10 |
| Des Moines | $3.73 | −$0.08 |
| Cedar Rapids | $3.74 | −$0.06 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island (IA only) | $3.77 | −$0.04 |
| Iowa City | $3.80 | — |
| Ames | $3.83 | +$0.03 |
| Council Bluffs | $3.86 | +$0.06 |
| Dubuque | $3.94 | +$0.14 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Iowa City right now?
Regular gasoline averages $3.80 per gallon across Iowa City today (AAA metro average, 2026-07-28). Midgrade is $4.10, premium $4.74 and diesel $5.08.
Is gas cheaper in Iowa City than the rest of Iowa?
A Iowa state comparison is unavailable today.
Where does Iowa City rank in Iowa?
Iowa City is the 6th cheapest of 9 Iowa metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in Iowa City higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 28.4% higher than this time last year ($2.96/gal then, $3.80 now).