As of Wednesday, August 6th, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $2.96 across Iowa according to AAA. Prices rose 4 cents from last week’s price and are down 29 cents from a year ago. The national average on Wednesday was $3.17, up 3 cents from last week’s price but still 21 cents higher than the average price in Iowa.
Retail diesel prices in Iowa rose 1 cent this week with a statewide average of $3.56. One year ago, diesel prices averaged $3.51 in Iowa. The current Iowa diesel price is 18 cents lower than the national average of $3.74.
Natural gas prices were up 2 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $3.04 MMbtu.
Zach Tomesch, News Director KFJB