DES MOINES — The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 21 cents from last week’s price and is currently averaging $3.91 across Iowa according to AAA.
Crude Oil Summary
- The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $6.03 per barrel, and is currently priced at $95.90.
- Brent crude oil rose by $2.31 and is currently priced at $97.95.
- One year ago, WTI crude sold for $64.10 and Brent crude was $67.48.
Motor Fuels
- As of Wednesday, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.91 across Iowa according to AAA.
- Prices fell 21 cents from last week’s price and are up 99 cents from a year ago.
- The national average on Wednesday was $4.26, down 20 cents from last week’s price.
- Retail diesel prices in Iowa rose 4 cents this week with a statewide average of $5.01.
- One year ago, diesel prices averaged $3.30 in Iowa.
- The current Iowa diesel price is 40 cents lower than the national average of $5.41.
- The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.80 for U87-E10, $3.35 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $3.58 for ULSD#2, $3.77 for ULSD#1, and $2.43 per gallon for E-70 prices.
Heating Fuels
- Natural gas prices were up 7 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $3.20 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.
