As of Wednesday, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $2.47 across Iowa according to AAA. Prices fell 4 cents from last week’s price and are down 43 cents from a year ago. The national average on Wednesday was $2.83, down 1 cent from last week’s price but still 39 cents higher than the average price in Iowa.

Retail diesel prices in Iowa rose 12 cents this week with a statewide average of $3.32. One year ago, diesel prices averaged $3.45 in Iowa. The current Iowa diesel price is 21 cents lower than the national average of $3.53.

Natural gas prices were up $1.78 at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $4.87 MMbtu.

Zach Tomesch, News Director KFJB