As of Wednesday, April 30th, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $2.97 across Iowa according to AAA. Prices fell 1 cent from last week’s price and are down 29 cents from a year ago. The national average on Wednesday was $3.18, up 1 cent from last week’s price but still 21 cents higher than the average price in Iowa.

Retail diesel prices in Iowa fell 3 cents this week with a statewide average of $3.34. One year ago, diesel prices averaged $3.72 in Iowa. The current Iowa diesel price is 22 cents lower than the national average of $3.56.

Natural gas prices were up $.25 at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $3.32 MMbtu.

Zach Tomesch, News Director KFJB