Des Moines, Iowa Gas Price Today

Today's gas price in Des Moines, Iowa is $3.506 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel. Midgrade gasoline averages $3.917, premium fuel is $4.292, and diesel is $4.179 per gallon. These local prices help you find gas prices near me updated every morning.

Des Moines's regular gas price of $3.506 per gallon is $0.014 per gallon above the Iowa state average of $3.492 per gallon. Local price differences reflect competition between stations, fuel delivery costs, and proximity to regional supply terminals in your area.

Des Moines's price of $3.506 per gallon is $0.284 per gallon below the national average of $3.790 per gallon. This price gap is influenced by Iowa's state fuel taxes, regional refining capacity, and the geographic location of the metro area itself.