DES MOINES — The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 12 cents from last week’s price and is currently averaging $3.66 across Iowa according to AAA.
Crude Oil Summary
- The price of global crude oil fell this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $13.84 per barrel, and is currently priced at $76.59.
- Brent crude oil fell by $13.57 and is currently priced at $79.40.
- One year ago, WTI crude sold for $75.62 and Brent crude was $78.70.
Motor Fuels
- As of Wednesday, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.66 across Iowa according to AAA.
- Prices fell 12 cents from last week’s price and are up 66 cents from a year ago.
- The national average on Wednesday was $4.03, down 12 cents from last week’s price.
- Retail diesel prices in Iowa fell 13 cents this week with a statewide average of $4.74.
- One year ago, diesel prices averaged $3.46 in Iowa.
- The current Iowa diesel price is 42 cents lower than the national average of $5.16.
- The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.56 for U87-E10, $3.17 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $3.14 for ULSD#2, $3.34 for ULSD#1, and $2.27 per gallon for E-70 prices.
Heating Fuels
- Natural gas prices were down 5 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $3.17 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.
