As of Wednesday, September 24th, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $2.91 across Iowa according to AAA. Prices fell 6 cents from last week’s price and are down 13 cents from a year ago. The national average on Wednesday was $3.16, up 4 cents from last week’s price but still 25 cents higher than the average price in Iowa.
Retail diesel prices in Iowa fell 1 cent this week with a statewide average of $3.50. One year ago, diesel prices averaged $3.34 in Iowa. The current Iowa diesel price is 19 cents lower than the national average of $3.69.
Natural gas prices were up 5 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $3.16 MMbtu.
Zach Tomesch, News Director KFJB