As of Wednesday, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.01 across Iowa according to AAA. Prices rose 6 cents from last week’s price and are up 8 cents from a year ago. The national average on Wednesday was $3.16, up 1 cent from last week’s price but still 15 cents higher than the average price in Iowa.

Retail diesel prices in Iowa rose 1 cent this week with a statewide average of $3.46. One year ago, diesel prices averaged $3.84 in Iowa. The current Iowa diesel price is 23 cents lower than the national average of $3.69.

Natural gas prices were up $.66 at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $4.20 MMbtu.

Zach Tomesch, News Director KFJB