The price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $2.74 across Iowa this week according to AAA . Prices rose 4 cents from last week’s price and are down 2 cents from a year ago. The national average on Wednesday was $3.03, up 1 cent from last week’s price. Retail diesel prices in Iowa rose 4 cents this week with a statewide average of $3.29. One year ago, diesel prices averaged $3.74 in Iowa. The current Iowa diesel price is 22 cents lower than the national average of $3.51. Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.
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