DES MOINES — The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 13 cents from last week’s price and is currently averaging $3.78 across Iowa according to AAA.
Crude Oil Summary
- The price of global crude oil fell this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $5.47 per barrel, and is currently priced at $90.43.
- Brent crude oil fell by $4.98 and is currently priced at $92.97.
- One year ago, WTI crude sold for $65.66 and Brent crude was $68.41.
Motor Fuels
- As of Wednesday, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.78 across Iowa according to AAA.
- Prices fell 13 cents from last week’s price and are up 86 cents from a year ago.
- The national average on Wednesday was $4.15, down 11 cents from last week’s price.
- Retail diesel prices in Iowa fell 14 cents this week with a statewide average of $4.87.
- One year ago, diesel prices averaged $3.30 in Iowa.
- The current Iowa diesel price is 43 cents lower than the national average of $5.30.
- The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.70 for U87-E10, $3.34 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $3.44 for ULSD#2, $3.62 for ULSD#1, and $2.37 per gallon for E-70 prices.
Heating Fuels
- Natural gas prices were up 2 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $3.22 MMbtu.
- We will continue reporting retail heating oil and propane prices in Iowa in October.
Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.
