DES MOINES — The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 21 cents from last week’s price and is currently averaging $3.64 across Iowa according to AAA.
Crude Oil Summary
- The price of global crude oil fell this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $4.92 per barrel, and is currently priced at $94.94.
- Brent crude oil fell by $7.35 and is currently priced at $94.51.
- One year ago, WTI crude sold for $60.04 and Brent crude was $64.86.
Motor Fuels
- As of Wednesday, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.64 across Iowa according to AAA.
- Prices rose 21 cents from last week’s price and are up 56 cents from a year ago.
- The national average on Wednesday was $4.16, up 10 cents from last week’s price.
- Retail diesel prices in Iowa rose 25 cents this week with a statewide average of $5.10.
- One year ago, diesel prices averaged $3.39 in Iowa.
- The current Iowa diesel price is 57 cents lower than the national average of $5.67.
- The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.81 for U87-E10, $3.23 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $4.37 for ULSD#2, $4.45 for ULSD#1, and $2.41 per gallon for E-70 prices.
Heating Fuels
- Natural gas prices were down 9 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $2.74 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.
