As of Wednesday, July 30th, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $2.92 across Iowa according to AAA. Prices fell 3 cents from last week’s price and are down 36 cents from a year ago. The national average on Wednesday was $3.14, down 2 cents from last week’s price but still 22 cents higher than the average price in Iowa.
Retail diesel prices in Iowa fell 3 cents this week with a statewide average of $3.55. One year ago, diesel prices averaged $3.51 in Iowa. The current Iowa diesel price is 19 cents lower than the national average of $3.74.
Natural gas prices were down 7 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $3.02 MMbtu.
Zach Tomesch, News Director KFJB