As of Wednesday, April 9th, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.07 across Iowa according to AAA. Prices fell 6 cents from last week’s price and are down 22 cents from a year ago. The national average on Wednesday was $3.24, steady from last week’s price but still 17 cents higher than the average price in Iowa.

Retail diesel prices in Iowa fell 4 cents this week with a statewide average of $3.38. One year ago, diesel prices averaged $3.79 in Iowa. The current Iowa diesel price is 25 cents lower than the national average of $3.63.

Natural gas prices were down $.52 at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $3.54 MMbtu.

Zach Tomesch, News Director KFJB