As of Wednesday, July 24th, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.28 across Iowa according to AAA. Prices held steady from last week’s price and are down 9 cents from a year ago. The national average on Wednesday was $3.51, steady from last week’s price but still 23 cents higher than the average price in Iowa.
Retail diesel prices in Iowa fell 3 cents this week with a statewide average of $3.52. One year ago, diesel prices averaged $3.63 in Iowa. The current Iowa diesel price is 31 cents lower than the national average of $3.83.
Natural gas prices rose 9 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $2.15/MMbtu.
Zach Tomesch, News Director KFJB