As of Wednesday, November 5th, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $2.81 across Iowa according to AAA. Prices rose 1 cent from last week’s price and are down 2 cents from a year ago. The national average on Wednesday was $3.08, up 4 cents from last week’s price but still 27 cents higher than the average price in Iowa.
Retail diesel prices in Iowa rose 6 cents this week with a statewide average of $3.59. One year ago, diesel prices averaged $3.34 in Iowa. The current Iowa diesel price is 12 cents lower than the national average of $3.71.
Natural gas prices were up 42 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $4.27 MMbtu. Propane prices averaged $1.53 per gallon in Iowa. Home heating oil prices had a statewide average of $3.25 per gallon.
Zach Tomesch, News Director KFJB