The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 2 cents, averaging $3.33 across Iowa according to AAA. 

Crude Oil Summary

  • The price of global crude oil fell this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $.61 per barrel over last week, currently priced at $81.37.
  • Brent crude oil fell $.17 and is currently priced at $85.98.
  • One year ago, WTI crude sold for $72.81 and Brent crude was at $76.80.


 Motor Fuels

  • As of Wednesday, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.33 across Iowa according to AAA. 
    • Prices rose 2 cents from last week’s price and are up 16 cents from a year ago. 
    • The national average on Wednesday was $3.54, up 2 cents from last week’s price.
  • Retail diesel prices in Iowa fell 1 cent this week with a statewide average of $3.78. 
    • One year ago, diesel prices averaged $3.85 in Iowa. 
    • The current Iowa diesel price is 27 cents lower than the national average of $4.05.
  • Wholesale ethanol held steady and is currently priced at $2.16.
  • The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.37 for U87-E10, $2.69 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $2.65 for ULSD#2, $2.92 for ULSD#1, and $1.94 per gallon for E-70 prices.


 Heating Fuels

  • Propane prices averaged $1.58 per gallon statewide.
  • Home heating oil prices averaged $3.20 per gallon statewide.
  • Natural gas prices rose 2 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $1.72/MMbtu.