Motor Fuels
- As of Wednesday, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $2.76 across Iowa according to AAA.
- Prices remained unchanged from last week’s price and are up 3 cents from a year ago.
- The national average on Wednesday was $3.09, up 1 cent from last week’s price.
- Retail diesel prices in Iowa fell 7 cents this week with a statewide average of $3.69.
- One year ago, diesel prices averaged $3.29 in Iowa.
- The current Iowa diesel price is 9 cents lower than the national average of $3.78.
- The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $1.80 for U87-E10, $2.08 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $2.72 for ULSD#2, $2.97 for ULSD#1, and $1.93 per gallon for E-70 prices.
Heating Fuels
- Natural gas prices were up 5 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $4.55 MMbtu.
- Propane prices averaged $1.52 per gallon in Iowa.
- Home heating oil prices had a statewide average of $3.33 per gallon.
Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.