Iowa Fuel Prices Surge Across the Board

Gasoline, diesel, and renewable fuels see sharp increases in latest state report

Mar. 12, 2026 at 10:12pm

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Fuel prices in Iowa continued their steep climb in the latest report from the state Department of Agriculture and AAA, with the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline rising 26 cents to $3.19, diesel up 52 cents to $4.42 per gallon, and other fuel types like E10 and home heating oil also seeing significant increases.

Why it matters

The sharp rise in fuel prices across Iowa is putting pressure on consumers, businesses, and the state's economy, as higher costs for gasoline, diesel, and heating fuels eat into household budgets and increase operating expenses for industries reliant on transportation and energy.

The details

According to the latest report, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Iowa rose 26 cents to $3.19, while the national average jumped 38 cents to $3.58 per gallon. Diesel prices in Iowa climbed 52 cents on average to $4.42 per gallon, 75 cents above last year's prices. The increases extended to renewable fuels, with E10 reaching $2.20 and E70 at $2.07 per gallon at the Des Moines Terminal.

  • As of Wednesday, March 11, 2026

The players

Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship

The state agency that tracks and reports on fuel prices in Iowa.

AAA-Iowa

The Iowa branch of the national automobile association that also monitors and reports on fuel prices.

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The takeaway

The sharp rise in fuel prices across Iowa is putting significant strain on consumers, businesses, and the state's economy, as higher costs for gasoline, diesel, and heating fuels eat into household budgets and increase operating expenses for industries reliant on transportation and energy.