DES MOINES — The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 14 cents from last week’s price and is currently averaging $2.59 across Iowa according to AAA.
Crude Oil Summary
- The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $3.86 cents per barrel, and is currently priced at $65.46.
- Brent crude oil rose by $3.06 cents and is currently priced at $70.78.
- One year ago, WTI crude sold for $69.15 and Brent crude was $73.11.
Motor Fuels
- As of Wednesday, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $2.59 across Iowa according to AAA.
- Prices rose 14 cents from last week’s price and are down 38 cents from a year ago.
- The national average on Wednesday was $2.98, up 6 cents from last week’s price.
- Retail diesel prices in Iowa rose 13 cents this week with a statewide average of $3.53.
- One year ago, diesel prices averaged $3.45 in Iowa.
- The current Iowa diesel price is 22 cents lower than the national average of $3.75.
- The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $1.82 for U87-E10, $2.10 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $2.50 for ULSD#2, $2.74 for ULSD#1, and $1.88 per gallon for E-70 prices.
Heating Fuels
- Natural gas prices were down 4 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $2.92 MMbtu.
- Propane prices averaged $1.61 per gallon in Iowa.
- Home heating oil prices had a statewide average of $3.04 per gallon.
Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.
