Des Moines Sun

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 50321 for the week of March 30 - April 5 is $1.91, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.91.

In greater Des Moines, the average price is $1.81 and the lowest price is $1.29. Trends show the price as up.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $1.761 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $1.86 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $2.409 per gallon – a 64.8 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.