Diesel Prices in Iowa Today
Average diesel price in Iowa: $6.158 per gallon on October 20, 2026. EIA U.S. weekly average $6.276. Current
What is the price of diesel in Iowa today?
Diesel in Iowa averages $6.158 per gallon (AAA daily state average, October 20, 2026), $0.118 less than the U.S. average of $6.276. Iowa ranks #19 of 51 for cheapest diesel (1 = cheapest). A loaded semi at about 6.3 mpg spends about $0.98 per mile on fuel in Iowa.
per gallon, October 20, 2026
U.S. average $6.276
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Fuel cost per mile in Iowa
Estimated diesel cost at the today Iowa price of $6.158 a gallon, using fuel economy calibrated to FHWA and NACFE data.
| Truck | Fuel per mile | Fuel per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Van38,000 lbs, ~6.3 mpg | $0.98 | $980 |
| Reefer38,000 lbs, ~6.0 mpg | $1.02 | $1,020 |
| Flatbed40,000 lbs, ~6.0 mpg | $1.02 | $1,018 |
| Hotshot12,000 lbs, ~8.9 mpg | $0.69 | $692 |
| Box Truck7,000 lbs, ~9.1 mpg | $0.68 | $675 |
Your numbers depend on load weight, speed, terrain and idling. Enter them in the truck fuel cost calculator for an exact estimate.
Frequently asked questions
What is the price of diesel in Iowa today?
Diesel in Iowa averages $6.158 per gallon (AAA daily state average, October 20, 2026), $0.118 less than the U.S. average of $6.276. Iowa ranks #19 of 51 for cheapest diesel (1 = cheapest). A loaded semi at about 6.3 mpg spends about $0.98 per mile on fuel in Iowa.
How much does it cost to fill a semi truck in Iowa?
At $6.16 a gallon, 150 gallons of diesel costs about $924 and 200 gallons about $1,232 in Iowa at the today average.
Is diesel cheaper in Iowa than nearby states?
Among nearby states in the same region, the cheapest today is Oklahoma at $5.935 a gallon. Iowa is $6.158.
How often are Iowa diesel prices updated?
The page checks for new prices twice a day. AAA publishes daily state averages; the EIA weekly regional average is shown only if a state has no daily value. If a source stops updating, the last value stays with its real date and a stale label.
| Oklahoma | $5.935 |
| Tennessee | $5.981 |
| Missouri | $6.024 |
| North Dakota | $6.065 |
| South Dakota | $6.077 |
| Kansas | $6.080 |
Source: AAA daily state average, October 20, 2026. All 50 states
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