Iowa Ag News Headlines Iowa Propane Prices Up 6 Cents Iowa Ag Connection - 12/02/2019 The price of propane rose $.06 again this week, closing at $1.50 per gallon. The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $1.02 per barrel over last week, currently priced at $57.88. Brent crude oil rose $1.22, and it is currently priced at $63.86. One year ago, WTI crude sold for $51.56 and Brent crude was at $59.58. As of Tuesday, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $2.39 across Iowa according to AAA. Prices fell $.03 from last week's price and $.10 higher than one year ago. The national average on Tuesday was $2.59, down $.01 from last week's price. Retail diesel prices in Iowa remained steady this week with a statewide average of $2.86. One year ago, diesel prices averaged $3.09 in Iowa. The current Iowa diesel price is $.15 less than the national average of $3.01. Wholesale ethanol prices decreased $.04 from last week's price, currently at $1.37. The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $1.70 for U87-E10, $1.89 for Unleaded 87 (clear), ULSD#2 is at $2.02, ULSD#1 is at $2.45, and E-70 is priced at $1.73 per gallon. Propane prices were up $.06 from last week for a statewide average of $1.50 per gallon. Home heating oil remained steady, ending with a statewide average of $2.47 per gallon. Natural Gas prices fell $.05 at the Henry Hub reporting site and currently priced at $2.51/MMbtu. Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov Send this article to a friend Other Iowa Headlines Iowa Farm Real Estate Value Down 2 Percent Water Summary: Extreme Drought Appears in Iowa States Continue Push for Cattle Market Structural Changes COVID Ag Updates to Focus on Resiliency Iowa Tree Challenge Encourages Outdoor Exploration National Ag in Classroom Conference Scholarship Apps Open USDA Invests $69.2 Million to Modernize Rural Iowa Communities Copyright © 2020 - Farms.com. All Rights Reserved.