As of Wednesday, July 10th, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.28 across Iowa according to AAA. Prices fell 4 cents from last week’s price and are down 2 cents from a year ago. The national average on Wednesday was $3.54, up 3 cents from last week’s price but still 26 cents higher than the average price in Iowa.
Retail diesel prices in Iowa fell 1 cent this week with a statewide average of $3.58. One year ago, diesel prices averaged $3.59 in Iowa. The current Iowa diesel price is 30 cents lower than the national average of $3.88.
Natural gas prices fell 16 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $2.27/MMbtu
Zach Tomesch, News Director KFJB