DES MOINES — The price of regular unleaded gasoline remained unchanged from last week’s price and is currently averaging $2.93 across Iowa according to AAA.

Crude Oil Summary

• The price of global crude oil fell this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $2.02 per barrel over last week, currently priced at $66.55.
• Brent crude oil fell by $1.67 and is currently priced at $68.67.
• One year ago, WTI crude sold for $81.92 and Brent crude was $86.60.

Motor Fuels

• As of Wednesday, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $2.93 across Iowa according to AAA.
  • Prices remained unchanged from last week’s price and are down 36 cents from a year ago.
  • The national average on Wednesday was $3.16, remaining unchanged from last week’s price.
• Retail diesel prices in Iowa rose 1 cent this week with a statewide average of $3.53.
  • One year ago, diesel prices averaged $3.55 in Iowa.
  • The current Iowa diesel price is 20 cents lower than the national average of $3.73.
• The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.00 for U87-E10, $2.34 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $2.48 for ULSD#2, $2.73 for ULSD#1, and $1.94 per gallon for E-70 prices.

Heating Fuels

• Natural gas prices were up 37 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $3.53 MMbtu.
• We will continue reporting retail heating oil and propane prices in Iowa in October.

Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.