Gas prices are moving higher across Iowa this week, according to the latest fuel report from AAA.
The average price for regular unleaded gasoline rose 14 cents from last week and is now averaging $2.15 per gallon statewide. Despite the increase, prices remain 37 cents lower than this time last year. The national average stands at $2.84 up slightly from last week.
Crude oil prices also climbed. West Texas Intermediate crude increased by more than $5.00 per barrel to s$61.65, while Brent crude rose to just over $66.00 per barrel. Both benchmarks remain well below year-ago levels.
Diesel prices in Iowa declined five cents this week, averaging $3.20 per gallon. That is 15 cents lower than a year ago and 31 cents below the national average.
Heating fuel prices showed mixed movement. Natural gas prices fell to just over $3.00 per million BTUs, while propane averaged $1.57 per gallon statewide. Home heating oil prices averaged $2.67 per gallon.
Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.