Des Moines Sun

The average cost for a gallon of midgrade unleaded gas in or near zip code 50320 for the week of August 10-16 is $2.05, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.05.

In greater Des Moines, the average price is $2.0 and the lowest price is $1.63. Trends show the price as down.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.096 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.089 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $2.114 per gallon – a 1.8 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.