Gas Prices in Iowa (as of February 8, 2026): The current statewide average for regular unleaded gasoline in Iowa stands at $2.574 per gallon , according to AAA's latest fuel report.

Recent Trends

Iowa gas prices have mostly trended downward lately, easing from $2.59ish in early January to around $2.50 by early February before a slight uptick this week. Nationally, the average sits higher at $2.897 per gallon , so Iowa drivers are catching a break compared to the U.S. overall. Diesel's averaging $3.37 statewide, also down a bit.

Local Variations

Prices aren't uniform across the state—check this AAA county breakdown:

RangeAvg. Price
2.723 to 2.637Higher-end counties
2.636 to 2.589Mid-range
2.588 to 2.514Typical spots
2.513 to 2.480Lower areas
2.479 to 2.050Cheapest outliers
[3] Examples: Indianola's Murphy's station hit $2.599 on Feb 7, while earlier Hampton was $2.59 and Eldora $2.67.

What's Driving Prices?

Crude oil's mixed—WTI up to $63.34/barrel, Brent down to $67.56—keeping pumps stable-ish despite winter demand dips. Compared to last year, regular's 39 cents cheaper at $2.50 earlier this week. Forums buzz with confusion over claims of $1.98 gas (spoiler: that's rare or outdated hype).

Quick Tips for Savings

  • Use GasBuddy or AAA apps for real-time lows.
  • Fill up mid-week; weekends often spike.
  • Iowa's below national avg, but rural spots can undercut cities.

TL;DR: Expect ~$2.57/gal statewide today—shop around for under $2.50 deals. Prices fluctuate, so verify locally.

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