Gas prices in Iowa City
Gas prices in Iowa CityDaily metro average from AAA (2026-09-11), per gallon including taxes, for the Iowa City area of Iowa.
Regular
$4.16
per gallon · €0.95/L
Midgrade
$4.41
per gallon · €1.00/L
Premium
$5.09
per gallon · €1.16/L
Diesel
$5.86
per gallon · €1.33/L
up vs last week 5.5% vs last week ($3.94) up vs a year ago 38.6% vs a year ago ($3.00)
Nearest Iowa metros on price
The metros immediately either side of Iowa City in Iowa, so you can see whether paying $4.16 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs Iowa City |
|---|---|---|
| Council Bluffs | $4.07 | −$0.09 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island (IA only) | $4.13 | −$0.03 |
| Sioux City (IA only) | $4.15 | −$0.01 |
| Iowa City | $4.16 | — |
| Cedar Rapids | $4.17 | +$0.01 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $4.17 | +$0.01 |
| Des Moines | $4.18 | +$0.02 |
| Ames | $4.21 | +$0.05 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Iowa City right now?
Regular gasoline averages $4.16 per gallon across Iowa City today (AAA metro average, 2026-09-11). Midgrade is $4.41, premium $5.09 and diesel $5.86.
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 4th cheapest of 9 Iowa metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in Iowa City higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 38.6% higher than this time last year ($3.00/gal then, $4.16 now).