Drivers across Iowa are seeing some relief at the pump this week.
According to AAA, the average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Iowa has fallen four cents from last week, now averaging $2.47 per gallon. That’s 43 cents lower than this time last year.
The national average gas price stands at $2.83, down one cent from last week.
Crude oil prices also moved lower. West Texas Intermediate crude fell by just over a dollar this week and is currently priced at $60.42 per barrel. Brent crude dropped more than a dollar as well, now sitting at $64.92. Both remain well below prices from one year ago.
Diesel fuel prices moved in the opposite direction. Retail diesel in Iowa rose 12 cents this week, with a statewide average of $3.32 per gallon. Despite the increase, Iowa diesel prices remain 21 cents lower than the national average.
For home heating fuels, natural gas prices increased at the Henry Hub reporting site and are now priced at $4.87 per million BTUs. Propane is averaging $1.57 per gallon across Iowa, while home heating oil is averaging $2.75 per gallon.
Energy-saving tips for drivers and homeowners are available at fueleconomy.gov and energy.gov