DES MOINES — The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 12 cents from last week’s price and is currently averaging $3.43 across Iowa according to AAA.
Crude Oil Summary
- The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $9.32 per barrel, and is currently priced at $99.86.
- Brent crude oil rose by 20 cents and is currently priced at $101.86.
- One year ago, WTI crude sold for $71.61 and Brent crude was $77.78.
Motor Fuels
- As of Wednesday, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.43 across Iowa according to AAA.
- Prices rose 12 cents from last week’s price and are up 33 cents from a year ago.
- The national average on Wednesday was $4.06, up 8 cents from last week’s price.
- Retail diesel prices in Iowa remained unchanged this week with a statewide average of $4.85.
- One year ago, diesel prices averaged $3.43 in Iowa.
- The current Iowa diesel price is 64 cents lower than the national average of $5.49.
- The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.49 for U87-E10, $2.92 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $3.50 for ULSD#2, $3.67 for ULSD#1, and $2.30 per gallon for E-70 prices.
Heating Fuels
- Natural gas prices were down 10 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $2.83 MMbtu.
- Propane prices averaged $1.63 per gallon in Iowa.
- Home heating oil prices had a statewide average of $4.25 per gallon.
Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.
