As of Wednesday, September 18th, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $2.97 across Iowa according to AAA. Prices fell 9 cents from last week’s price and are down 87 cents from a year ago. The national average on Wednesday was $3.22, down 3 cents from last week’s price but still 25 cents higher than the average price in Iowa.
Retail diesel prices in Iowa fell 5 cents this week with a statewide average of $3.34. One year ago, diesel prices averaged $4.34 in Iowa. The current Iowa diesel price is 26 cents lower than the national average of $3.60.
Natural gas prices fell 1 cent at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $2.31/MMbtu
Zach Tomesch, News Director KFJB