Des Moines Sun

The average cost for a gallon of midgrade unleaded gas in or near zip code 50315 for the week of September 30 - October 6 is $2.37, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.37.

In greater Des Moines, the average price is $2.6 and the lowest price is $2.16. Trends show the price as up.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.605 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.634 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $2.643 per gallon – a 3.8 cent difference.

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