As of Wednesday, October 1st, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $2.86 across Iowa according to AAA. Prices fell 5 cents from last week’s price and are down 13 cents from a year ago. The national average on Wednesday was $3.16, unchanged from last week’s price but still 30 cents higher than the average price in Iowa.
Retail diesel prices in Iowa remained unchanged this week with a statewide average of $3.50. One year ago, diesel prices averaged $3.31 in Iowa. The current Iowa diesel price is 21 cents lower than the national average of $3.71.
Natural gas prices were up 21 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $3.37 MMbtu.
Zach Tomesch, News Director KFJB