The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 7 cents, averaging $3.22 across Iowa according to AAA.
The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $5.39 per barrel over last week, currently priced at $81.74.
Brent crude oil rose $5.87 and is currently priced at $87.27.
One year ago, WTI crude sold for $85.43 and Brent crude was at $88.83.
As of Wednesday, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.22 across Iowa according to AAA. Prices rose 7 cents from last week's price and 10 cents higher than one year ago. The national average on Wednesday was $3.36, up 9 cents from last week's price.
Retail diesel prices in Iowa were up 1 cent this week with a statewide average of $4.21. One year ago, diesel prices averaged $3.41 in Iowa. The current Iowa diesel price is 40 cents less than the national average of $4.61.
Wholesale ethanol held steady and is currently priced at $2.16.
The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.43 for U87-E10, $2.80 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $3.14 for ULSD#2, $3.97 for ULSD#1, and $2.40 per gallon for E-70 prices.
Propane prices were up 1 cent with a statewide average of $1.94 per gallon.
Home heating oil prices rose 10 cents, with a statewide average of $3.60 per gallon.
Natural gas prices fell $.09 at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $3.37/MMbtu
Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and https://fueleconomy.gov/.
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