As of Wednesday, October 8th, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $2.82 across Iowa according to AAA. Prices fell 4 cents from last week’s price and are down 12 cents from a year ago. The national average on Wednesday was $3.12, down 4 cents from last week’s price but still 30 cents higher than the average price in Iowa.
Retail diesel prices in Iowa fell 4 cents this week with a statewide average of $3.46. One year ago, diesel prices averaged $3.35 in Iowa. The current Iowa diesel price is 22 cents lower than the national average of $3.68.
Natural gas prices were down 5 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $3.32 MMbtu.
Zach Tomesch, News Director KFJB