Regular unleaded gasoline prices in Iowa were up 4 cents this week with a statewide average of $3.33.
The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $4.34 per barrel over last week, currently priced at $94.11.
Brent crude oil rose $4.05 and currently priced at $95.41.
One year ago, WTI crude sold for $60.05 and Brent crude was at $63.96.
As of Wednesday, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.33 across Iowa according to AAA. Prices rose 4 cents from last week's price and 87 cents higher than one year ago. The national average on Wednesday was $3.51, up 4 cents from last week's price.
Retail diesel prices in Iowa were up 6 cents this week with a statewide average of $3.71. One year ago, diesel prices averaged $2.68 in Iowa. The current Iowa diesel price is 21 cents less than the national average of $3.92.
Wholesale ethanol held steady and is currently priced at $2.16.
The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.49 for U87-E10, $2.81 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $2.80 for ULSD#2, $3.06 for ULSD#1, and $2.32 per gallon for E-70 prices.
Propane prices were steady with a statewide average of $1.98 per gallon.
Home heating oil prices fell 6 cents, with a statewide average of $3.29 per gallon.
Natural gas prices rose $.48 at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $4.52/MMbtu.
Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.
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