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The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 50278 for the week of February 10-16 is $2.25, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.25.

In greater Iowa, the average price is $2.29 and the lowest price is $1.99. Trends show the price as down.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.402 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.406 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $2.514 per gallon – a 11.2 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.