Gas Prices in Cedar Rapids, IA Today

Updated April 5, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data

$2.95

Average Regular Unleaded — Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Current Gas Prices in Cedar Rapids

Regular unleaded in Cedar Rapids, Iowa costs approximately $$2.95 per gallon today. Cedar Rapids's fuel market is competitive, with warehouse clubs and high-volume stations consistently undercutting the local average.

Fuel TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$2.9587 octane▲ Rising
Mid-Grade$3.4189 octane▲ Rising
Premium$3.6891-93 octane▲ Rising
Diesel$3.99N/A▲ Rising

Price Comparison

Cedar Rapids Average
$2.95
Regular Unleaded
Iowa State Average
$2.88
$0.07 above the Iowa average
National Average
$3.99
$1.04 below the national average

About Gas Prices in Cedar Rapids

Price variation within Cedar Rapids is substantial — often 20-30 cents per gallon between the cheapest and most expensive stations in the same neighborhood. This spread makes price-checking apps genuinely valuable for Cedar Rapids drivers. The savings on a 15-gallon fill-up at the low end vs. high end can exceed $4.

Gas Prices by Brand in This City

Estimated prices based on brand modifiers. Sorted cheapest to most expensive.

CHEAPEST
Costco
$2.80
Speedway
$2.92
Circle K
$2.93
Sunoco
$2.96
Marathon
$2.97
BP
$2.99
Mobil
$3.00
Exxon
$3.01
Shell
$3.03
Chevron
$3.05

Fuel Type Prices in This City

Regular Unleaded
87 octane
Premium Gasoline
91-93 octane
Diesel Fuel
N/A

Gas Prices in Nearby Cities

Davenport$2.83
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Frequently Asked Questions

Most states have price gouging statutes that activate during declared emergencies. Outside of emergency declarations, gas stations set prices based on market conditions. Normal price variation between stations is competition, not gouging.
GasBuddy is the most comprehensive option for Cedar Rapids with millions of user-reported prices updated in real time. Waze integrates gas prices into navigation. GetUpside/Upside offers cashback on purchases at qualifying stations.
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The cheapest gas in Cedar Rapids is typically found at warehouse clubs (Costco, Sam's Club), high-volume discount chains like Circle K and Speedway, and stations in commercial strips with multiple competitors. Our brand comparison table shows current estimated prices by major brand in Cedar Rapids.

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