Gas prices in Iowa City, IA
Gas prices in Iowa City, IADaily metro average from AAA (2026-10-26), per gallon including taxes, for AAA’s Iowa City metro area in Iowa.
Regular
$4.15
per gallon · €0.98/L
Midgrade
$4.74
per gallon · €1.12/L
Premium
$5.14
per gallon · €1.21/L
Diesel
$6.09
per gallon · €1.44/L
down vs last week 0.1% vs last week ($4.15) up vs a year ago 41.7% vs a year ago ($2.93)
Nearest Iowa metros on price
The metros immediately either side of Iowa City in Iowa, so you can see whether paying $4.15 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs Iowa City |
|---|---|---|
| Waterloo & Cedar Falls, IA | $4.14 | −$0.01 |
| Iowa City, IA | $4.15 | — |
| Des Moines, IA | $4.16 | +$0.01 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $4.16 | +$0.01 |
| Sioux City, IA | $4.18 | +$0.03 |
| Davenport, IA | $4.20 | +$0.05 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Iowa City right now?
Regular gasoline averages $4.15 per gallon across Iowa City, IA today (AAA metro average, 2026-10-26). Midgrade is $4.74, premium $5.14 and diesel $6.09.
Is gas cheaper in Iowa City than the rest of Iowa?
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Where does Iowa City rank in Iowa?
Iowa City is the 2nd cheapest of 9 Iowa metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in Iowa City higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 41.7% higher than this time last year ($2.93/gal then, $4.15 now).