The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship released the weekly fuel report yesterday (Wednesday). According to Triple A, the price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 11 cents from last week and is currently averaging $4.23 across Iowa. Prices are up $1.40 from a year ago. The National Average for motor fuel was $4.43, which is down 31 cents from last week’s price.
Retail diesel prices in Iowa fell 15 cents this week with a statewide average of $6.13. In comparison, one year ago, diesel prices averaged #3.50 in Iowa. The current Iowa diesel price is 28 cents lower than the national average of $6.41.
Triple A will begin reporting retail heating oil and propane prices in Iowa next week.
Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at Energy.gov or fueleconomy.gov.