Unusually low gas prices have sparked a gas price war in Ames this week, causing many residents to reevaluate where to buy gas and at what price. Even those from the surrounding communities are driving to Ames to save an extra dollar.
Gas prices vary with every convenience store as well as every town.
In Des Moines, prices have stayed between 93 and 95 cents per gallon. Thatcher said competition from surrounding gas stations is causing the prices to decrease. We are at rock bottom now. The decision to lower Jiffy's gas prices was made by the company's corporate owner. He said Jiffy's gas prices are bringing in more money and a lot of business.