IA · fuel prices · week of Nov 9, 2026
Iowa diesel and gas prices
The average pump price of diesel and gasoline in Iowa, against the country and the Midwest region, and what it costs a truck per mile.
$6.080/gal diesel
−3.2% from last week
- Regular
- $3.750
- Premium
- $4.872
- Diesel vs US
- −0.8%
- Diesel, 1 year
- +61.3%
Iowa prices by fuel
| Fuel | Per gallon | 1 wk | 1 yr | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | $6.080 | −20.1¢ | +61.3% | Estimate |
| Regular gasoline | $3.750 | −22.4¢ | +36.7% | Estimate |
| Midgrade gasoline | $4.236 | −21.1¢ | +31.9% | Estimate |
| Premium gasoline | $4.872 | −19.8¢ | +31.2% | Estimate |
EIA does not survey Iowa on its own. These are estimates: the Midwest regional survey with Iowa's fuel taxes in place of the region's average tax.
Iowa · monthly · dollars per gallon
Iowa fuel price history
DieselRegular gasoline
Diesel in Iowa averaged $6.080 a gallon in the week of Nov 9, 2026, −0.8% against the US average of $6.127 and against $6.201 across the Midwest region. That ranks Iowa 29 of 49 for diesel, most expensive first.
Estimated history applies today's tax rates to past regional prices.
Fuel taxes in Iowa
| Per gallon | State | Federal | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | $0.325 | $0.244 | $0.569 |
| Gasoline | $0.300 | $0.184 | $0.484 |
State excise tax plus other state taxes and fees. EIA, July 2026.
Diesel cost per mile in Iowa
At $6.080 a gallon, with fuel's share of the all-in rate for loads leaving Iowa. Iowa freight rates →
| Truck type | Fuel per mile | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| VAN53' dry van | $0.89 | $894 |
| REEF53' refrigerated | $1.00 | $997 |
| FLAT48' flatbed | $0.95 | $950 |
| STEPStep deck | $0.98 | $981 |
| PWRPower only | $0.89 | $894 |
| HOTHotshot | $0.61 | $608 |
| BOX26' box truck | $0.68 | $676 |
| SPRTSprinter van | $0.38 | $380 |
Fuel prices by city in Iowa
- Des Moines213,096
- Cedar Rapids137,904
- Davenport100,938
- Sioux City86,875
- Ankeny76,727
- Iowa City76,710
- West Des Moines73,664
- Ames69,026
- Waterloo67,477
- Council Bluffs62,665
- Dubuque58,987
- Urbandale47,759
- Marion42,542
- Cedar Falls41,417
- Bettendorf40,281
- Waukee34,420
- Marshalltown27,886
- Mason City26,948
- Ottumwa25,648
- Johnston25,022
- Fort Dodge24,886
- Clinton24,118
- Coralville23,959
- Burlington23,637
- Muscatine23,298
- Altoona22,598
- North Liberty21,904
- Clive19,508
- Grimes17,266
- Indianola16,297
- Newton15,709
- Norwalk15,396
- Boone12,461
- Pleasant Hill11,942
- Storm Lake11,627
- Oskaloosa11,575