DES MOINES — The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 4 cents from last week’s price and is currently averaging $2.84 across Iowa according to AAA.

Crude Oil Summary

• The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by 10 cents per barrel over last week, and is currently priced at $64.03.
• Brent crude oil fell by 17 cents and is currently priced at $67.64.
• One year ago, WTI crude sold for $71.28 and Brent crude was $76.46.

Motor Fuels

• As of Wednesday, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $2.84 across Iowa according to AAA.
  • Prices fell 4 cents from last week’s price and are down 25 cents from a year ago.
  • The national average on Wednesday was $3.51, up 2 cents from last week’s price.
• Retail diesel prices in Iowa fell 2 cents this week with a statewide average of $3.51.
  • One year ago, diesel prices averaged $3.44 in Iowa.
  • The current Iowa diesel price is 19 cents lower than the national average of $3.70.
• The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.11 for U87-E10, $2.40 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $2.49 for ULSD#2, $2.82 for ULSD#1, and $2.19 per gallon for E-70 prices.

Heating Fuels

• Natural gas prices were up 18 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $3.07 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.