As of Wednesday, September 4th, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.11 across Iowa according to AAA. Prices fell 3 cents from last week’s price and are down 45 cents from a year ago. The national average on Wednesday was $3.32, down 4 cents from last week’s price but still 21 cents higher than the average price in Iowa.
Retail diesel prices in Iowa fell 2 cents this week with a statewide average of $3.44. One year ago, diesel prices averaged $4.27 in Iowa. The current Iowa diesel price is 25 cents lower than the national average of $3.69.
Natural gas prices rose 7 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $2.19/MMbtu.
Zach Tomesch, News Director KFJB