Central Iowa Times

The average cost for a gallon of diesel gas in or near zip code 50501 for the week of January 20-26 is $2.74, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.74.

In greater Iowa, the average price is $2.38 and the lowest price is $2.09. Trends show the price as down.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.496 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.522 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $2.508 per gallon – a 1.2 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.601.

Data is accurate as of press time, but gas prices have been known to fluctuate on a daily, and even hourly, basis.