Gasoline prices continue to rise, this week 7 cents higher than last, now averaging $3.01 across Iowa. This is still 20 cents lower than this time last year, and 26 cents less than the national average.
Diesel prices also rose, now at $3.83 after a three-cent increase from last week. This is 27 cents lower than the national average, and 23 cents less than 12 months ago.
A look at our heating fuels reveals,
Propane prices averaged $1.59 per gallon statewide.
Home heating oil prices averaged $3.27 per gallon statewide.
Natural gas prices rose 15 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $1.76/MMbtu
After a steep decline last week, natural gas prices gained some of that back, rising 15 cents this week to $1.76/MMbtu.
Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.