As of Wednesday, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $2.89 across Iowa according to AAA. Prices held steady from last week’s price and are up 20 cents from a year ago. The national average on Wednesday was $3.13, up 4 cents from last week’s price but still 24 cents higher than the average price in Iowa.

Retail diesel prices in Iowa rose 5 cents this week with a statewide average of $3.44. One year ago, diesel prices averaged $3.58 in Iowa. The current Iowa diesel price is 23 cents lower than the national average of $3.67.

Natural gas prices were up $.14 at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $3.89/MMbtu.

Zach Tomesch, News Director KFJB