Des Moines Sun

The average cost for a gallon of premium gas in or near zip code 50314 for the week of May 4-10 is $2.89, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.89.

In greater Des Moines, the average price is $1.68 and the lowest price is $1.29. Trends show the price as down.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $1.704 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $1.525 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $1.562 per gallon – a 14.2 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.