Iowa · EIA survey Nov 9, 2026
Iowa gas and diesel prices
Regular gasoline $3.868 and diesel $6.201 a gallon this week, including taxes. Iowa is in EIA's Midwest (PADD 2) region; EIA publishes that region's average rather than a separate Iowa figure.
Price history
Iowa vs. its region and the U.S.
| Area | Diesel | Regular | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest (PADD 2) | $6.201 | $3.868 | $4.986 |
| United States | $6.127 | $3.995 | $5.013 |
Other states in Midwest (PADD 2)
Home heating fuels in Iowa
EIA collects residential heating oil and propane prices weekly from October through March (monthly in summer).
Iowa fuel taxes
| Gasoline | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|
| State taxes and fees | 30.0¢ | 32.5¢ |
| Federal excise | 18.4¢ | 24.4¢ |
| Total per gallon | 48.4¢ | 56.9¢ |
| Share of this week’s price | 13% | 9% |
| Rank (1 = highest state tax) | 28 of 51 | 26 of 51 |
State rates: Tax Foundation, July 2026 (state statutes); excludes some local and gross-receipts taxes. Share uses the regional average price. All states.
Driving electric in Iowa
At Iowa’s average residential rate, home charging costs 65% less per mile than gasoline. Public fast charging usually costs more. Run your own numbers.
Quick answers
What is the average price of gas in Iowa?
$3.868 a gallon for regular in EIA's survey of November 9, 2026, the average for EIA's Midwest (PADD 2) region, which includes Iowa.
What is the price of diesel in Iowa?
$6.201 a gallon in EIA's survey of November 9, 2026 (Midwest (PADD 2) regional average; EIA does not publish a weekly diesel price for Iowa alone).
Is fuel in Iowa cheaper than the national average?
Diesel is 7.4¢ above the U.S. average, and regular gasoline 12.7¢ below.
What is the gas tax in Iowa?
30.0¢ a gallon in state taxes on gasoline and 32.5¢ on diesel (Tax Foundation, July 2026), plus the federal 18.4¢ and 24.4¢: 48.4¢ and 56.9¢ in total.
What does propane cost in Iowa?
$1.849 a gallon for residential propane in EIA’s survey of November 9, 2026, down 1.0¢ on the week.
What does heating oil cost in Iowa?
$5.499 a gallon for residential heating oil in EIA’s survey of November 9, 2026, down 29.6¢ on the week.
Is it cheaper to drive electric in Iowa?
At 17.06¢ per kWh (EIA residential average) an EV getting 3.5 miles per kWh spends about $4.87 per 100 miles on home charging, against $13.81 for a 28-mpg car at $3.868 gas.
Plan a trip or fleet budget with Iowa prices: trip fuel cost · fleet budget. Source: EIA Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update.