Gasoline prices have dropped for the first time in weeks, now averaging $3.27 per gallon of regular unleaded gasoline after dropping 6 cents this week from last. This also makes them 3 cents cheaper than a year ago, and 28 cents less than the national average.
Diesel prices have continued their trend of minimal movement, lowering by a single penny for a statewide average of $3.77, which is 7 cents less than 12 months ago. The current Iowa diesel price is 26 cents lower than the national average of $4.03.
Natural gas prices missed the memo and rose 12 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently prices at $1.84/MMbtu.
Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.