Fuel Prices Rise Again – Weekly Fuel Report

2 cents is the difference between a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline between last week and now, as prices continue to rise. This price of $3.33 is now 16 cents higher than this time last year, but 21 cents cheaper than the national average.

Diesel prices shrunk by a penny, now sitting at $3.78 across the state, which is 7 cents cheaper than a year ago. The national average is $4.05, which is 27 cents higher than in Iowa.

Propane prices averaged $1.58 per gallon statewide and home heating oil prices saw no change, still at $3.20.

Natural gas prices rose 2 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $1.72/MMbtu.

Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.