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Iowa Diesel Prices

Current Price:

$3.890

per gallon

Current Price

$3.890

per gallon

State Tax

$0.330

per gallon

Federal Tax

$0.244

per gallon

Total Tax

$0.574

per gallon

Iowa Diesel Tax Breakdown

ComponentAmount
Base Price (before taxes)$3.316/gal
State Tax (IA)$0.330/gal
Federal Tax$0.244/gal
Total Price at Pump$3.890/gal

Diesel Prices in Iowa Cities

Find station-level diesel prices in major Iowa cities:

Compare Iowa to Neighboring States

StateState TaxDifference
Iowa (Current)$0.330/gal-
Minnesota$0.286/gal-0.044
Wisconsin$0.329/gal-0.001
Illinois$0.543/gal+0.213
Missouri$0.170/gal-0.160
Nebraska$0.293/gal-0.037
South Dakota$0.300/gal-0.030

Get Iowa Diesel Prices via API

from oilpriceapi import OilPriceAPI

client = OilPriceAPI(api_key="YOUR_API_KEY")

# Get Iowa state average
price = client.diesel_prices.get_regional(state="IA")
print(f"Iowa diesel: ${price.price}/gal")

# Get station-level prices in Des Moines
stations = client.diesel_prices.get_stations(
    lat=41.5868,
    lng=-93.625,
    radius=8047  # 5 miles
)
for station in stations:
    print(f"{station.name}: ${station.diesel_price}")

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is diesel cheap in Iowa?

Iowa diesel is $3.890/gal due to a state tax of $0.330/gal (one of the lowest in the US).

What cities in Iowa have the cheapest diesel?

Des Moines typically have competitive diesel prices. View city-specific data for exact prices.

Can I get real-time Iowa diesel prices?

Yes! Use our API to get station-level prices updated every 24 hours from 130,000+ US stations including Iowa.

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