Des Moines Sun

The average cost for a gallon of premium gas in or near zip code 50320 for the week of October 7-13 is $2.84, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.78.

In greater Des Moines, the average price is $2.66 and the lowest price is $2.18. Trends show the price as up.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.586 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.605 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $2.6 per gallon – a 1.4 cent difference.

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