As of Wednesday, September 25th, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.04 across Iowa according to AAA. Prices rose 7 cents from last week’s price and are down 67 cents from a year ago. The national average on Wednesday was $3.21, down 1 cent from last week’s price but still 17 cents higher than the average price in Iowa.

Retail diesel prices in Iowa held steady this week with a statewide average of $3.34. One year ago, diesel prices averaged $4.32 in Iowa. The current Iowa diesel price is 25 cents lower than the national average of $3.59.

Natural gas prices rose 52 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $2.83/MMbtu

Zach Tomesch, News Director KFJB