- As of Wednesday, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $2.95 across Iowa according to AAA.
- Prices fell 2 cents from last week’s price and are up 4 cents from a year ago.
- The national average on Wednesday was $3.15, up 2 cents from last week’s price.
- Retail diesel prices in Iowa fell 2 cents this week with a statewide average of $3.45.
- One year ago, diesel prices averaged $3.78 in Iowa.
- The current Iowa diesel price is 22 cents lower than the national average of $3.67.
- Wholesale ethanol held steady and is currently priced at $2.16.
- The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.14 for U87-E10, $2.31 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $2.40 for ULSD#2, $2.63 for ULSD#1, and $1.96 per gallon for E-70 prices.
Heating Fuels
- Natural gas prices were up $.26 at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $3.54/MMbtu.
- Propane prices averaged $1.67 per gallon in Iowa.
- Home heating oil prices had a statewide average of $3.02 per gallon.
Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.