Gasoline prices are on the up once again, according to AAA. This week the price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 3 cents. The average for a gallon of gas in Iowa is $3.17 now. This is 6 cents cheaper than 12 months ago and 33 cents less than the national average.
Diesel prices also rose, but there’s not much to complain about as it rose to $3.78 a gallon, one cent higher than last week. Thankfully, this is 14 cents less than last year and 26 cents less than the national average.
- Propane prices averaged $1.59 per gallon statewide.
- Home heating oil prices averaged $3.18 per gallon statewide.
- Natural gas prices fell 25 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $1.68/MMbtu
Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.