Central Iowa Times

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 50271 for the week of May 18-24 is $1.63, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.63.

In greater Iowa, the average price is $1.83 and the lowest price is $1.39. Trends show the price as up.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $1.847 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $1.776 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $1.562 per gallon – a 28.5 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.