As of Wednesday, May 21st, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $2.93 across Iowa according to AAA. Prices rose 3 cents from last week’s price and are down 31 cents from a year ago. The national average on Wednesday was $3.18, steady from last week’s price but still 25 cents higher than the average price in Iowa. Retail diesel prices in Iowa rose 5 cents this week with a statewide average of $3.34. One year ago, diesel prices averaged $3.61 in Iowa. The current Iowa diesel price is 21 cents lower than the national average of $3.55. Natural gas prices were down $.12 at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $3.38 MMbtu. Million British Thermal Units.
David Braga – KFJB News Reporter