As of Wednesday, March 5th, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $2.98 across Iowa according to AAA. Prices rose 2 cents from last week’s price and are down 12 cents from a year ago. The national average on Wednesday was $3.11, down 2 cents from last week’s price but still 13 cents higher than the average price in Iowa.

Retail diesel prices in Iowa fell 3 cents this week with a statewide average of $3.41. One year ago, diesel prices averaged $3.77 in Iowa. The current Iowa diesel price is 25 cents lower than the national average of $3.66.

Natural gas prices were up $.35 at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $4.34 MMbtu.

Zach Tomesch, News Director KFJB