Weekly Fuel Report Feb 19th

  • As of Wednesday, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.01 across Iowa according to AAA.
    • Prices rose 6 cents from last week’s price and are up 8 cents from a year ago.
    • The national average on Wednesday was $3.16, up 1 cent from last week’s price.
  • Retail diesel prices in Iowa rose 1 cent this week with a statewide average of $3.46.
    • One year ago, diesel prices averaged $3.84 in Iowa.
    • The current Iowa diesel price is 23 cents lower than the national average of $3.69.
  • Wholesale ethanol held steady and is currently priced at $2.16.
  • The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.08 for U87-E10, $2.24 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $2.37 for ULSD#2, $2.59 for ULSD#1, and $2.00 per gallon for E-70 prices.

Heating Fuels

  • Natural gas prices were up $.66 at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $4.20 MMbtu.
  • Propane prices averaged $1.67 per gallon in Iowa.
  • Home heating oil prices had a statewide average of $3.05 per gallon.

Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.