As of Wednesday, June 18th the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.06 across Iowa according to AAA. Prices rose 14 cents from last week’s price and are down 7 cents from a year ago. The national average on Wednesday was $3.19, up 7 cents from last week’s price but still 13 cents higher than the average price in Iowa.
Retail diesel prices in Iowa rose 20 cents this week with a statewide average of $3.48. One year ago, diesel prices averaged $3.50 in Iowa. The current Iowa diesel price is 12 cents lower than the national average of $3.60.
Natural gas prices were up 45 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $3.96 MMbtu.
Zach Tomesch, News Director KFJB