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Weekly Fuel Report

July 28 – Aug. 3, 2022

DES MOINES, Iowa (Aug. 3, 2022) – The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 19 cents, averaging $3.81 across Iowa according to AAA.

Crude Oil Summary

  • The price of global crude oil fell this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $6.43 per barrel over last week, currently priced at $91.30.
  • Brent crude oil fell $9.46 and currently priced at $97.52.
  • One year ago, WTI crude sold for $70.56 and Brent crude was at $73.24.

Motor Fuels

  • As of Wednesday, August 3, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.81 across Iowa according to AAA.
    • Prices fell 19 cents from last week’s price and $.82 higher than one year ago.
    • The national average on Wednesday was $4.16, down 14 cents from last week’s price.
  • Retail diesel prices in Iowa were down 12 cents this week with a statewide average of $4.89.
    • One year ago, diesel prices averaged $3.12 in Iowa.
    • The current Iowa diesel price is 35 cents less than the national average of $5.24.
  • Wholesale ethanol held steady and is currently priced at $2.16.
  • The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.66 for U87-E10, $3.14 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $3.52 for ULSD#2, $3.78 for ULSD#1, and $2.66 per gallon for E-70 prices.

Heating Fuels

  • Natural gas prices fell $.88 at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $7.69/MMbtu.
  • Continuing throughout the summer months, we will only report retail heating oil and propane prices in Iowa once a month.

Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.

 

Weekly Fuel Report

July 21 – 27, 2022

DES MOINES, Iowa (July 27, 2022) – The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 24 cents, averaging $4.00 across Iowa according to AAA.

Crude Oil Summary

  • The price of global crude oil fell this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $4.77 per barrel over last week, currently priced at $97.73.
  • Brent crude oil rose $1.47 and currently priced at $106.98.
  • One year ago, WTI crude sold for $71.65 and Brent crude was at $74.87.

Motor Fuels

  • As of Wednesday, July 27, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $4.00 across Iowa according to AAA.
    • Prices fell 24 cents from last week’s price and $1.01 higher than one year ago.
    • The national average on Wednesday was $4.30, down 17 cents from last week’s price.
  • Retail diesel prices in Iowa were down 15 cents this week with a statewide average of $5.01.
    • One year ago, diesel prices averaged $3.12 in Iowa.
    • The current Iowa diesel price is 36 cents less than the national average of $5.37.
  • Wholesale ethanol held steady and is currently priced at $2.16.
  • The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.73 for U87-E10, $3.17 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $3.67 for ULSD#2, $3.93 for ULSD#1, and $2.74 per gallon for E-70 prices.

Heating Fuels

  • Natural gas prices rose $.61 at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $8.57/MMbtu.
  • Continuing throughout the summer months, we will only report retail heating oil and propane prices in Iowa once a month.

Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.

Weekly Fuel Report

July 14 – 20, 2022

DES MOINES, Iowa (July 20, 2022) – The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 22 cents, averaging $4.24 across Iowa according to AAA.

Crude Oil Summary

  • The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $6.11 per barrel over last week, currently priced at $102.50.
  • Brent crude oil rose $5.78 and currently priced at $105.51.
  • One year ago, WTI crude sold for $67.42 and Brent crude was at $70.03.

Motor Fuels

  • As of Wednesday, July 20, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $4.24 across Iowa according to AAA.
    • Prices fell 22 cents from last week’s price and $1.25 higher than one year ago.
    • The national average on Wednesday was $4.47, down 16 cents from last week’s price.
  • Retail diesel prices in Iowa were down 11 cents this week with a statewide average of $5.16.
    • One year ago, diesel prices averaged $3.12 in Iowa.
    • The current Iowa diesel price is 34 cents less than the national average of $5.50.
  • Wholesale ethanol held steady and is currently priced at $2.16.
  • The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.92 for U87-E10, $3.42 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $3.84 for ULSD#2, $4.11 for ULSD#1, and $2.83 per gallon for E-70 prices.

Heating Fuels

  • Natural gas prices rose $1.25 at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $7.96/MMbtu.
  • Continuing throughout the summer months, we will only report retail heating oil and propane prices in Iowa once a month.

Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.

Weekly Fuel Report

July 7 – 13, 2022

DES MOINES, Iowa (July 13, 2022) – The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 12 cents, averaging $4.46 across Iowa according to AAA.

Crude Oil Summary

  • The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $.80 per barrel over last week, currently priced at $96.39.
  • Brent crude oil rose $.64 and currently priced at $99.73.
  • One year ago, WTI crude sold for $75.25 and Brent crude was at $77.50.

Motor Fuels

  • As of Wednesday, July 13, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $4.46 across Iowa according to AAA.
    • Prices fell 12 cents from last week’s price and $1.48 higher than one year ago.
    • The national average on Wednesday was $4.63, down 15 cents from last week’s price.
  • Retail diesel prices in Iowa were down 9 cents this week with a statewide average of $5.27.
    • One year ago, diesel prices averaged $3.11 in Iowa.
    • The current Iowa diesel price is 34 cents less than the national average of $5.61.
  • Wholesale ethanol held steady and is currently priced at $2.16.
  • The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $3.13 for U87-E10, $3.64 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $4.16 for ULSD#2, $4.39 for ULSD#1, and $2.91 per gallon for E-70 prices.

Heating Fuels

  • Natural gas prices rose $1.18 at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $6.71/MMbtu.
  • Continuing throughout the summer months, we will only report retail heating oil and propane prices in Iowa once a month.

Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.

Weekly Fuel Report

June 30 – July 6, 2022

DES MOINES, Iowa (July 6, 2022) – The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 4 cents, averaging $4.58 across Iowa according to AAA.

Crude Oil Summary

  • The price of global crude oil fell this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $17.36 per barrel over last week, currently priced at $95.59.
  • Brent crude oil fell $20.32 and currently priced at $99.09.
  • One year ago, WTI crude sold for $73.37 and Brent crude was at $75.81.

Motor Fuels

  • As of Wednesday, July 6, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $4.58 across Iowa according to AAA.
    • Prices fell 4 cents from last week’s price and $1.64 higher than one year ago.
    • The national average on Wednesday was $4.78, down 9 cents from last week’s price.
  • Retail diesel prices in Iowa were down 6 cents this week with a statewide average of $5.36.
    • One year ago, diesel prices averaged $3.13 in Iowa.
    • The current Iowa diesel price is 36 cents less than the national average of $5.72.
  • Wholesale ethanol held steady and is currently priced at $2.16.
  • The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $3.28 for U87-E10, $3.82 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $3.94 for ULSD#2, $4.16 for ULSD#1, and $2.99 per gallon for E-70 prices.

Heating Fuels

  • Natural gas prices fell 97 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $5.53/MMbtu.
  • Continuing throughout the summer months, we will only report retail heating oil and propane prices in Iowa once a month.

Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.

Weekly Fuel Report

June 23 – June 29, 2022

DES MOINES, Iowa (June 29, 2022) – The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 8 cents, averaging $4.62 across Iowa according to AAA.

Crude Oil Summary

 

  • The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $10.44 per barrel over last week, currently priced at $112.95.
  • Brent crude oil rose $11.33 and currently priced at $119.41.
  • One year ago, WTI crude sold for $72.98 and Brent crude was at $75.38.

Motor Fuels

  • As of Wednesday, June 29, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $4.62 across Iowa according to AAA.
    • Prices fell 8 cents from last week’s price and $1.68 higher than one year ago.
    • The national average on Wednesday was $4.87, down 9 cents from last week’s price.
  • Retail diesel prices in Iowa were down 2 cents this week with a statewide average of $5.42.
    • One year ago, diesel prices averaged $3.10 in Iowa.
    • The current Iowa diesel price is 36 cents less than the national average of $5.78.
  • Wholesale ethanol held steady and is currently priced at $2.16.
  • The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $3.78 for U87-E10, $4.36 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $4.33 for ULSD#2, $4.54 for ULSD#1, and $3.24 per gallon for E-70 prices.

Heating Fuels

  • Natural gas prices fell 27 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $6.50/MMbtu.
  • Continuing throughout the summer months, we will only report retail heating oil and propane prices in Iowa once a month.
Weekly Fuel Report
April 7, 2022 – April 13, 2022

Natural gas prices rose 70 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $6.96/MMbtu.

Crude Oil Summary

  • The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $3.51 per barrel over last week, currently priced at $102.47.
  • Brent crude oil rose $3.15 and currently priced at $106.85.
  • One year ago, WTI crude sold for $60.18 and Brent crude was at $62.83.

Motor Fuels

  • As of Wednesday, April 13, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.80 across Iowa according to AAA.

           – Prices fell 5 cents from last week’s price and $1.02 higher than one year ago.

          –  The national average on Wednesday was $4.08, down 8 cents from last week’s price.

  • Retail diesel prices in Iowa were down 5 cents this week with a statewide average of $4.72.

          – One year ago, diesel prices averaged $3.03 in Iowa.

          – The current Iowa diesel price is 30 cents less than the national average of $5.02.

  • Wholesale ethanol held steady and is currently priced at $2.16.
  • The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.88 for U87-E10, $3.26 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $3.73 for ULSD#2, $3.87 for ULSD#1, and $2.71 per gallon for E-70 prices.

Heating Fuels

  • Natural gas prices rose 70 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $6.96/MMbtu.
  • Continuing throughout the summer months, we will only report retail heating oil and propane prices in Iowa once a month.

Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.

Weekly Fuel Report
February 24, 2022 – March 2, 2022

Retail gasoline prices in Iowa were up 8 cents this week with a statewide average of $3.43.

Crude Oil Summary

  • The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $11.72 per barrel over last week, currently priced at $108.49.
  • Brent crude oil rose $6.82 and currently priced at $110.43.
  • One year ago, WTI crude sold for $59.75 and Brent crude was at $63.17.

Motor Fuels

  • As of Wednesday, March 2, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.43 across Iowa according to AAA.

          o   Prices rose 8 cents from last week’s price and 70 cents higher than one year ago.

          o   The national average on Wednesday was $3.66, up 12 cents from last week’s price.

  • Retail diesel prices in Iowa were up 7 cents this week with a statewide average of $3.82.

          o   One year ago, diesel prices averaged $2.94 in Iowa.

          o   The current Iowa diesel price is 22 cents less than the national average of $4.04.

  • Wholesale ethanol held steady and is currently priced at $2.16.
  • The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.78 for U87-E10, $3.09 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $3.14 for ULSD#2, $3.34 for ULSD#1, and $2.62 per gallon for E-70 prices.

Heating Fuels

  • Propane prices were up $.05 with a statewide average of $2.03 per gallon.
  • Home heating oil prices rose $.24, with a statewide average of $3.39 per gallon.
  • Natural gas prices fell $.02 at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $4.77/MMbtu.

Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.

Weekly Fuel Report
February 17, 2022 – February 24, 2022

Retail diesel prices in Iowa were up 4 cents this week with a statewide average of $3.75.

Crude Oil Summary

  • The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $2.66 per barrel over last week, currently priced at $96.77.
  • Brent crude oil rose $8.20 and currently priced at $103.61.
  • One year ago, WTI crude sold for $63.22 and Brent crude was at $66.85.

Motor Fuels

  • As of Thursday, February 24, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.35 across Iowa according to AAA.

o   Prices rose 2 cents from last week’s price and 70 cents higher than one year ago.

o   The national average on Wednesday was $3.54, up 3 cents from last week’s price.

  • Retail diesel prices in Iowa were up 4 cents this week with a statewide average of $3.75.

o   One year ago, diesel prices averaged $2.84 in Iowa.

o   The current Iowa diesel price is 21 cents less than the national average of $3.96.

  • Wholesale ethanol held steady and is currently priced at $2.16.
  • The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.55 for U87-E10, $2.87 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $2.85 for ULSD#2, $3.06 for ULSD#1, and $2.41 per gallon for E-70 prices.

Heating Fuels

  • Propane prices were steady with a statewide average of $1.98 per gallon.
  • Home heating oil prices fell 14 cents, with a statewide average of $3.15 per gallon.
  • Natural gas prices rose $.27 at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $4.79/MMbtu.

Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.

Weekly Fuel Report
January 27, 2022 – February 2, 2022

Regular unleaded gasoline prices in Iowa were up 7 cents this week with a statewide average of $3.22.

Crude Oil Summary

  • The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $.79 per barrel over last week, currently priced at $87.92.
  • Brent crude oil fell $.91 and currently priced at $88.89.
  • One year ago, WTI crude sold for $54.76 and Brent crude was at $57.62.

Motor Fuels

  • As of Wednesday, February 2, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.22 across Iowa according to AAA.

o   Prices rose 7 cents from last week’s price and 89 cents higher than one year ago.

o   The national average on Wednesday was $3.40, up 6 cents from last week’s price.

  • Retail diesel prices in Iowa were up 8 cents this week with a statewide average of $3.57.

o   One year ago, diesel prices averaged $2.53 in Iowa.

o   The current Iowa diesel price is 17 cents less than the national average of $3.74.

  • Wholesale ethanol held steady and is currently priced at $2.16.
  • The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.48 for U87-E10, $2.76 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $2.74 for ULSD#2, $3.03 for ULSD#1, and $2.28 per gallon for E-70 prices.

Heating Fuels

  • Propane prices were up 1 cent with a statewide average of $1.93 per gallon.
  • Home heating oil prices rose 11 cents, with a statewide average of $3.26 per gallon.
  • Natural gas prices rose $1.23 at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $5.36/MMbtu.

Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.

Weekly Fuel Report
January 20, 2022 – January 26, 2022

Retail diesel prices in Iowa were up 6 cents this week with a statewide average of $3.49.

Crude Oil Summary

  • The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $.52 per barrel over last week, currently priced at $87.13.
  • Brent crude oil rose $1.39 and currently priced at $89.80.
  • One year ago, WTI crude sold for $52.61 and Brent crude was at $55.26.

Motor Fuels

  • As of Wednesday, January 26, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.15 across Iowa according to AAA.

          o   Prices rose 1 cent from last week’s price and 82 cents higher than one year ago.

          o   The national average on Wednesday was $3.34, up 2 cents from last week’s price.

  • Retail diesel prices in Iowa were up 6 cents this week with a statewide average of $3.49.

          o   One year ago, diesel prices averaged $2.51 in Iowa.

          o   The current Iowa diesel price is 19 cents less than the national average of $3.68.

  • Wholesale ethanol held steady and is currently priced at $2.16.
  • The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.38 for U87-E10, $2.63 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $2.63 for ULSD#2, $2.89 for ULSD#1, and $2.20 per gallon for E-70 prices.

Heating Fuels

  • Propane prices were up 3 cents with a statewide average of $1.92 per gallon.
  • Home heating oil prices rose 6 cents, with a statewide average of $3.15 per gallon.
  • Natural gas prices fell 9 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $4.13/MMbtu.

Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.

Weekly Fuel Report
January 13, 2022 – January 19, 2022

Regular unleaded gasoline prices rose 6 cents, averaging $3.14/gallon across Iowa.

Crude Oil Summary

  • The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $4.12 per barrel over last week, currently priced at $86.61.
  • Brent crude oil rose $3.78 and currently priced at $88.41.
  • One year ago, WTI crude sold for $52.98 and Brent crude was at $55.38.

Motor Fuels

  • As of Wednesday, January 19, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.14 across Iowa according to AAA.

          o   Prices rose 6 cents from last week’s price and 82 cents higher than one year ago.

          o   The national average on Wednesday was $3.32, up 2 cents from last week’s price.

  • Retail diesel prices in Iowa were up 5 cents this week with a statewide average of $3.43.

          o   One year ago, diesel prices averaged $2.50 in Iowa.

          o   The current Iowa diesel price is 20 cents less than the national average of $3.63.

  • Wholesale ethanol held steady and is currently priced at $2.16.
  • The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.36 for U87-E10, $2.60 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $2.63 for ULSD#2, $2.88 for ULSD#1, and $2.27 per gallon for E-70 prices.

Heating Fuels

  • Propane prices were up 2 cents with a statewide average of $1.89 per gallon.
  • Home heating oil prices rose 17 cents, with a statewide average of $3.09 per gallon.
  • Natural gas prices fell 42 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $4.22/MMbtu.

Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.

Weekly Fuel Report
January 6, 2022 – January 12, 2022

Natural gas prices rose 81 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $4.64/MMbtu.

Crude Oil Summary

  • The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $4.10 per barrel over last week, currently priced at $82.49.
  • Brent crude oil rose $3.34 and currently priced at $84.63.
  • One year ago, WTI crude sold for $53.21 and Brent crude was at $55.98.

Motor Fuels

  • As of Wednesday, January 12, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.08 across Iowa according to AAA.

          o   Prices rose 2 cents from last week’s price and 85 cents higher than one year ago.

          o   The national average on Wednesday was $3.30, up 1 cent from last week’s price.

  • Retail diesel prices in Iowa were up 5 cents this week with a statewide average of $3.38.

          o   One year ago, diesel prices averaged $2.48 in Iowa.

          o   The current Iowa diesel price is 21 cents less than the national average of $3.59.

  • Wholesale ethanol rose 2 cents and is currently priced at $2.16.
  • The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.30 for U87-E10, $2.53 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $2.54 for ULSD#2, $2.78 for ULSD#1, and $2.25 per gallon for E-70 prices.

Heating Fuels

  • Propane prices were down 2 cents with a statewide average of $1.87 per gallon.
  • Home heating oil prices fell 4 cents, with a statewide average of $2.92 per gallon.
  • Natural gas prices rose 81 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $4.64/MMbtu.

Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.

Weekly Fuel Report
December 30, 2021 – January 5, 2022

Regular unleaded gasoline prices in Iowa were up 3 cents this week, averaging $3.06 across Iowa.

Crude Oil Summary

  • The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $2.66 per barrel over last week, currently priced at $78.39.
  • Brent crude oil rose $2.58 and currently priced at $81.29.
  • One year ago, WTI crude sold for $49.93 and Brent crude was at $53.16.

Motor Fuels

  • As of Wednesday, January 5, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.06 across Iowa according to AAA.

          o   Prices fell 3 cents from last week’s price and 83 cents higher than one year ago.

          o   The national average on Wednesday was $3.29, up 1 cent from last week’s price.

  • Retail diesel prices in Iowa were up 1 cent this week with a statewide average of $3.33.

          o   One year ago, diesel prices averaged $2.46 in Iowa.

          o   The current Iowa diesel price is 24 cents less than the national average of $3.57.

  • Wholesale ethanol held steady and is currently priced at $2.14.
  • The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.23 for U87-E10, $2.39 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $2.44 for ULSD#2, $2.69 for ULSD#1, and $2.43 per gallon for E-70 prices.

Heating Fuels

  • Propane prices held steady with a statewide average of $1.89 per gallon.
  • Home heating oil prices rose 5 cents, with a statewide average of $2.96 per gallon.
  • Natural gas prices fell 7 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $3.83/MMbtu.

Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.

Weekly Fuel Report
December 23 – December 29, 2021

Regular unleaded gasoline prices in Iowa were down 1 cent this week, averaging $3.03 across Iowa.

Crude Oil Summary

  • The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $3.86 per barrel over last week, currently priced at $75.73.
  • Brent crude oil rose $4.11 and currently priced at $78.71.
  • One year ago, WTI crude sold for $48.46 and Brent crude was at $51.35.

Motor Fuels

  • As of Wednesday, December 29, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.03 across Iowa according to AAA.

          o   Prices fell 1 cent from last week’s price and 83 cents higher than one year ago.

          o   The national average on Wednesday was $3.28, down 2 cents from last week’s price.

  • Retail diesel prices in Iowa were down 1 cent this week with a statewide average of $3.32.

          o   One year ago, diesel prices averaged $2.44 in Iowa.

          o   The current Iowa diesel price is 25 cents less than the national average of $3.57.

  • Wholesale ethanol held steady and is currently priced at $2.14.
  • The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.22 for U87-E10, $2.32 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $2.40 for ULSD#2, $2.64 for ULSD#1, and $2.58 per gallon for E-70 prices.

Heating Fuels

  • Propane prices held steady with a statewide average of $1.89 per gallon.
  • Home heating oil prices rose 16 cents, with a statewide average of $2.91 per gallon.
  • Natural gas prices fell 2 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $3.90/MMbtu.

Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.

Weekly Fuel Report
December 16 – December 22, 2021

Regular unleaded gasoline prices in Iowa were down 1 cent this week, averaging $3.04 across Iowa.

Crude Oil Summary

  • The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $2.24 per barrel over last week, currently priced at $71.87.
  • Brent crude oil rose $1.89 and currently priced at $74.60.
  • One year ago, WTI crude sold for $47.02 and Brent crude was at $49.88.

Motor Fuels

  • As of Wednesday, December 22, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.04 across Iowa according to AAA.

          o   Prices fell 1 cent from last week’s price and 85 cents higher than one year ago.

          o   The national average on Wednesday was $3.30, down 2 cents from last week’s price.

  • Retail diesel prices in Iowa were down 1 cent this week with a statewide average of $3.33.

          o   One year ago, diesel prices averaged $2.41 in Iowa.

          o   The current Iowa diesel price is 25 cents less than the national average of $3.58.

  • Wholesale ethanol held steady and is currently priced at $2.14.
  • The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.13 for U87-E10, $2.20 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $2.31 for ULSD#2, $2.55 for ULSD#1, and $2.68 per gallon for E-70 prices.

Heating Fuels

  • Propane prices held steady with a statewide average of $1.89 per gallon.
  • Home heating oil prices fell 6 cents, with a statewide average of $2.75 per gallon.
  • Natural gas prices rose 3 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $3.92/MMbtu.

Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.

 

Weekly Fuel Report
November 25 – December 1, 2021

Regular unleaded gasoline prices in Iowa were down 4 cents this week, averaging $3.13 across Iowa.

Crude Oil Summary

  • The price of global crude oil fell this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $9.72 per barrel over last week, currently priced at $68.45.
  • Brent crude oil fell $10.20 and currently priced at $71.64.
  • One year ago, WTI crude sold for $44.55 and Brent crude was at $47.03.

Motor Fuels

  • As of Wednesday, December 1, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.13 across Iowa according to AAA.
    • Prices fell 4 cents from last week’s price and $1.26 higher than one year ago.
    • The national average on Wednesday was $3.39, down 1 cent from last week’s price.
  • Retail diesel prices in Iowa were down 4 cents this week with a statewide average of $3.40.
    • One year ago, diesel prices averaged $2.26 in Iowa.
    • The current Iowa diesel price is 24 cents less than the national average of $3.64.
  • Wholesale ethanol was steady and is currently priced at $2.21.
  • The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.03 for U87-E10, $2.03 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $2.11 for ULSD#2, $2.33 for ULSD#1, and $3.09 per gallon for E-70 prices.

Heating Fuels

  • Propane prices fell 1 cent with a statewide average of $1.95 per gallon.
  • Home heating oil prices fell 3 cents, with a statewide average of $2.94 per gallon.
  • Natural gas prices fell 79 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $4.35/MMbtu.

Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.

Weekly Fuel Report
November 18 – November 23, 2021

Retail diesel prices in Iowa were down 2 cents this week with a statewide average of $3.44.

Crude Oil Summary

  • The price of global crude oil fell this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $1.28 per barrel over last week, currently priced at $78.17.
  • Brent crude oil rose $.41 and currently priced at $81.84.
  • One year ago, WTI crude sold for $43.06 and Brent crude was at $45.00.

Motor Fuels

  • As of Tuesday, November 23, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.17 across Iowa according to AAA.
    • Prices fell 1 cent from last week’s price and $1.22 higher than one year ago.
    • The national average on Tuesday was $3.40, down 1 cent from last week’s price.
  • Retail diesel prices in Iowa were down 2 cents this week with a statewide average of $3.44.
    • One year ago, diesel prices averaged $2.23 in Iowa.
    • The current Iowa diesel price is 20 cents less than the national average of $3.64.
  • Wholesale ethanol was steady and is currently priced at $2.21.
  • The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.26 for U87-E10, $2.30 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $2.35 for ULSD#2, $2.59 for ULSD#1, and $3.20 per gallon for E-70 prices.

Heating Fuels

  • Propane prices fell 3 cents with a statewide average of $1.96 per gallon.
  • Home heating oil prices rose 2 cents, with a statewide average of $2.97 per gallon.
  • Natural gas prices rose 26 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $5.14/MMbtu.

Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.

Weekly Fuel Report
November 4 – November 10, 2021

The price of natural gas fell 76 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and is currently priced at $4.89/MMbtu.

Crude Oil Summary

  • The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $.94 per barrel over last week, currently priced at $81.94.
  • Brent crude oil rose $.98 and currently priced at $83.15.
  • One year ago, WTI crude sold for $41.36 and Brent crude was at $42.25.

Motor Fuels

  • As of Wednesday, November 10, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.20 across Iowa according to AAA.

o   Prices were steady from last week’s price and $1.22 higher than one year ago.

o   The national average on Wednesday was $3.42, up 2 cents from last week’s price.

  • Retail diesel prices in Iowa were down 1 cent this week with a statewide average of $3.47.

o   One year ago, diesel prices averaged $2.15 in Iowa.

o   The current Iowa diesel price is 17 cents less than the national average of $3.64.

  • Wholesale ethanol was steady and is currently priced at $2.21.
  • The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.33 for U87-E10, $2.43 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $2.48 for ULSD#2, $2.73 for ULSD#1, and $2.99 per gallon for E-70 prices.

Heating Fuels

  • Propane prices remained steady with a statewide average of $2.01 per gallon.
  • Home heating oil prices fell 10 cents, with a statewide average of $3.08 per gallon.
  • Natural gas prices fell 76 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $4.89/MMbtu.

Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.

Weekly Fuel Report
October 21 – October 27, 2021

The price of regular unleaded gasoline was up 3 cents this week, averaging $3.17 across Iowa.

Crude Oil Summary

  • The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $1.46 per barrel over last week, currently priced at $83.24.
  • Brent crude oil rose $.75 and currently priced at $84.93.
  • One year ago, WTI crude sold for $39.57 and Brent crude was at $39.72.

Motor Fuels

  • As of Wednesday, October 27, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.17 across Iowa according to AAA.

o   Prices were up 3 cents from last week’s price and $1.15 higher than one year ago.

o   The national average on Wednesday was $3.39, up 3 cents from last week’s price.

  • Retail diesel prices in Iowa were up 3 cents this week with a statewide average of $3.44.

o   One year ago, diesel prices averaged $2.17 in Iowa.

o   The current Iowa diesel price is 18 cents less than the national average of $3.62.

  • Wholesale ethanol was steady and is currently priced at $2.21.
  • The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.38 for U87-E10, $2.56 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $2.56 for ULSD#2, $2.82 for ULSD#1, and $2.76 per gallon for E-70 prices.

Heating Fuels

  • Propane prices remained steady with a statewide average of $2.01 per gallon.
  • Home heating oil prices remained steady, with a statewide average of $3.04 per gallon.
  • Natural gas prices rose 87 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $5.95/MMbtu.

Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.

 

Weekly Fuel Report
October 14 – October 20, 2021

The price of regular unleaded gasoline was up 5 cents this week, averaging $3.14 across Iowa.

Crude Oil Summary

  • The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $1.91 per barrel over last week, currently priced at $81.78.
  • Brent crude oil rose $1.55 and currently priced at $84.18.
  • One year ago, WTI crude sold for $41.46 and Brent crude was at $41.62.

Motor Fuels

  • As of Wednesday, October 20, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.14 across Iowa according to AAA.

o   Prices were up 5 cents from last week’s price and $1.10 higher than one year ago.

o   The national average on Wednesday was $3.36, up 7 cents from last week’s price.

  • Retail diesel prices in Iowa were up 9 cents this week with a statewide average of $3.41.

o   One year ago, diesel prices averaged $2.18 in Iowa.

o   The current Iowa diesel price is 16 cents less than the national average of $3.57.

  • Wholesale ethanol was steady and is currently priced at $2.21.
  • The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.33 for U87-E10, $2.54 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $2.57 for ULSD#2, $2.82 for ULSD#1, and $2.63 per gallon for E-70 prices.

Heating Fuels

  • Propane prices were up 1 cent with a statewide average of $2.01 per gallon.
  • Home heating oil prices fell 1 cent, with a statewide average of $3.04 per gallon.
  • Natural gas prices fell 34 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $5.08/MMbtu.

Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.

Weekly Fuel Report
October 7 – October 13, 2021

The price of regular unleaded gasoline was up 5 cents this week, averaging $3.09 across Iowa.

Crude Oil Summary

  • The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $2.34 per barrel over last week, currently priced at $79.87.
  • Brent crude oil rose $1.57 and currently priced at $82.63.
  • One year ago, WTI crude sold for $40.20 and Brent crude was at $41.34.

Motor Fuels

  • As of Wednesday, October 13, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.09 across Iowa according to AAA.

o   Prices were up 5 cents from last week’s price and $1.03 higher than one year ago.

o   The national average on Wednesday was $3.29, up 7 cents from last week’s price.

  • Retail diesel prices in Iowa were up 9 cents this week with a statewide average of $3.32.

o   One year ago, diesel prices averaged $2.18 in Iowa.

o   The current Iowa diesel price is 18 cents less than the national average of $3.50.

  • Wholesale ethanol was steady and is currently priced at $2.21.
  • The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.27 for U87-E10, $2.48 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $2.56 for ULSD#2, $2.79 for ULSD#1, and $2.47 per gallon for E-70 prices.

Heating Fuels

  • Propane prices were up 8 cents with a statewide average of $2.00 per gallon.
  • Home heating oil prices rose 5 cents, with a statewide average of $3.05 per gallon.
  • Natural gas prices fell 44 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $5.42/MMbtu.

Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.

Weekly Fuel Report
September 30 – October 6, 2021

Natural gas prices rose 30 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $5.86/MMbtu.

Crude Oil Summary

  • The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $2.18 per barrel over last week, currently priced at $77.53.
  • Brent crude oil rose $2.17 and currently priced at $81.09.
  • One year ago, WTI crude sold for $40.67 and Brent crude was at $41.27.

Motor Fuels

  • As of Wednesday, October 6, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.04 across Iowa according to AAA.

o   Prices were up 2 cents from last week’s price and $.97 higher than one year ago.

o   The national average on Wednesday was $3.22, up 3 cents from last week’s price.

  • Retail diesel prices in Iowa were up 7 cents this week with a statewide average of $3.23.

o   One year ago, diesel prices averaged $2.18 in Iowa.

o   The current Iowa diesel price is 16 cents less than the national average of $3.39.

  • Wholesale ethanol was steady and is currently priced at $2.21.
  • The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.30 for U87-E10, $2.52 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $2.58 for ULSD#2, $2.76 for ULSD#1, and $2.48 per gallon for E-70 prices.

Heating Fuels

  • Propane prices were up 23 cents with a statewide average of $1.92 per gallon
  • Home heating oil prices rose 34 cents, with a statewide average of $3.00 per gallon.
  • Natural gas prices rose 30 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $5.86/MMbtu.
  • Continuing throughout the summer months, we will only report retail heating oil and propane prices in Iowa once a month.

Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.

Weekly Fuel Report
September 9 – September 15, 2021

Natural gas prices rose 53 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $5.41/MMbtu.

Crude Oil Summary

  • The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $3.29 per barrel over last week, currently priced at $72.59.
  • Brent crude oil rose $2.96 and currently priced at $75.56.
  • One year ago, WTI crude sold for $42.01 and Brent crude was at $39.54.

Motor Fuels

  • As of Wednesday, September 15, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.00 across Iowa according to AAA.

o   Prices held steady from last week’s price and $.92 higher than one year ago.

o   The national average on Wednesday was $3.18, steady from last week’s price.

  • Retail diesel prices in Iowa were up 1 cent this week with a statewide average of $3.11.

o   One year ago, diesel prices averaged $2.21 in Iowa.

o   The current Iowa diesel price is 19 cents less than the national average of $3.30.

  • Wholesale ethanol was steady and is currently priced at $2.21.
  • The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.15 for U87-E10, $2.34 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $2.27 for ULSD#2, $2.43 for ULSD#1, and $2.47 per gallon for E-70 prices.

Heating Fuels

  • Propane prices fell 17 cents with a statewide average of $1.69 per gallon.
  • Home heating oil fell 1 cent from last week, ending with a statewide average of $2.66 per gallon.
  • Natural gas prices rose 53 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $5.41/MMbtu.

Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.

Weekly Fuel Report
September 2 – September 8, 2021

Natural gas prices rose 24 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $4.88/MMbtu.

Crude Oil Summary

  • The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $1.20 per barrel over last week, currently priced at $69.30.
  • Brent crude oil rose $1.45 and currently priced at $72.60.
  • One year ago, WTI crude sold for $36.76 and Brent crude was at $38.53.

Motor Fuels

  • As of Wednesday, September 8, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.00 across Iowa according to AAA.

o   Prices were down 1 cent from last week’s price and $.90 higher than one year ago.

o   The national average on Wednesday was $3.18, up 1 cent from last week’s price.

  • Retail diesel prices in Iowa were down 1 cent this week with a statewide average of $3.10.

o   One year ago, diesel prices averaged $2.23 in Iowa.

o   The current Iowa diesel price is 20 cents less than the national average of $3.30.

  • Wholesale ethanol was down 1 cent and is currently priced at $2.21.
  • The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.12 for U87-E10, $2.35 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $2.23 for ULSD#2, $2.39 for ULSD#1, and $2.39 per gallon for E-70 prices.

Heating Fuels

  • Natural gas prices rose 24 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $4.88/MMbtu.
  • Continuing throughout the summer months, we will only report retail heating oil and propane prices in Iowa once a month.

Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.

Weekly Fuel Report
August 26 – September 1, 2021

Natural gas prices rose 73 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $4.64/MMbtu.

Crude Oil Summary

  • The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $.11 per barrel over last week, currently priced at $68.10.
  • Brent crude oil fell $.69 and currently priced at $71.15.
  • One year ago, WTI crude sold for $42.76 and Brent crude was at $45.72.

Motor Fuels

  • As of Wednesday, September 1, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.01 across Iowa according to AAA.

o   Prices were up 2 cents from last week’s price and $.90 higher than one year ago.

o   The national average on Wednesday was $3.17, up 2 cents from last week’s price.

  • Retail diesel prices in Iowa were up 1 cent this week with a statewide average of $3.11.

o   One year ago, diesel prices averaged $2.24 in Iowa.

o   The current Iowa diesel price is 18 cents less than the national average of $3.29.

  • Wholesale ethanol held steady and is currently priced at $2.22.
  • The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.13 for U87-E10, $2.35 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $2.23 for ULSD#2, $2.39 for ULSD#1, and $2.28 per gallon for E-70 prices.

Heating Fuels

  • Natural gas prices rose 73 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $4.64/MMbtu.
  • Continuing throughout the summer months, we will only report retail heating oil and propane prices in Iowa once a month.

Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.

 

Weekly Fuel Report

August 19 – 25, 2021

Natural gas prices rose 5 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $3.91/MMbtu.

Crude Oil Summary

  • The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $.76 per barrel over last week, currently priced at $67.99.
  • Brent crude oil rose $2.03 and is currently priced at $71.84.
  • One year ago, WTI crude sold for $43.35 and Brent crude was at $46.01.

Motor Fuels

  • As of Wednesday, August 25, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $2.99 across Iowa according to AAA.

o   Prices were down 2 cents from last week’s price and $.92 higher than one year ago.

o   The national average on Wednesday was $3.15, down 3 cents from last week’s price.

  • Retail diesel prices in Iowa were down 3 cents this week with a statewide average of $3.10.

o   One year ago, diesel prices averaged $2.22 in Iowa.

o   The current Iowa diesel price is 18 cents less than the national average of $3.28.

  • Wholesale ethanol held steady and is currently priced at $2.22.
  • The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.07 for U87-E10, $2.32 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $2.15 for ULSD#2, $2.31 for ULSD#1, and $2.28 per gallon for E-70 prices.

Heating Fuels

  • Natural gas prices rose 5 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $3.91/MMbtu.
  • Continuing throughout the summer months, we will only report retail heating oil and propane prices in Iowa once a month.

Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.

Weekly Fuel Report

August 12 – 18, 2021

Natural gas prices fell 15 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $3.86/MMbtu.

Crude Oil Summary

  • The price of global crude oil fell this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by 77 cents per barrel over last week, currently priced at $67.23.
  • Brent crude oil fell 40 cents and currently priced at $69.81.
  • One year ago, WTI crude sold for $42.89 and Brent crude was at $45.34.

Motor Fuels

  • As of Wednesday, August 18, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.01 across Iowa according to AAA.

o   Prices were steady from last week’s price and 97 cents higher than one year ago.

o   The national average on Wednesday was $3.18, down 1 cent from last week’s price.

  • Retail diesel prices in Iowa were down 1 cent this week with a statewide average of $3.13.

o   One year ago, diesel prices averaged $2.21 in Iowa.

o   The current Iowa diesel price is 16 cents less than the national average of $3.29.

  • Wholesale ethanol held steady and is currently priced at $2.22.
  • The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.05 for U87-E10, $2.34 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $2.12 for ULSD#2, $2.28 for ULSD#1, and $2.31 per gallon for E-70 prices.

Heating Fuels

  • Natural gas prices fell 15 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $3.86/MMbtu.
  • Continuing throughout the summer months, we will only report retail heating oil and propane prices in Iowa once a month.

Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.

 

Weekly Fuel Report

August 5 – 11, 2021

Natural gas prices fell 13 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $4.01/MMbtu.

Crude Oil Summary

  • The price of global crude oil fell this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $.72 per barrel over last week, currently priced at $68.00.
  • Brent crude oil fell $.69 and currently priced at $70.21.
  • One year ago, WTI crude sold for $41.61 and Brent crude was at $43.68.

Motor Fuels

  • As of Wednesday, August 11, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.01 across Iowa according to AAA.

o   Prices were 1 cent higher from last week’s price and $.97 higher than one year ago.

o   The national average on Wednesday was $3.19, steady from last week’s price.

  • Retail diesel prices in Iowa were up 2 cents this week with a statewide average of $3.14.

o   One year ago, diesel prices averaged $2.22 in Iowa.

o   The current Iowa diesel price is 15 cents less than the national average of $3.29.

  • Wholesale ethanol held steady and is currently priced at $2.22.
  • The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.16 for U87-E10, $2.49 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $2.17 for ULSD#2, $2.33 for ULSD#1, and $2.32 per gallon for E-70 prices.

Heating Fuels

  • Natural gas prices fell 13 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $4.01/MMbtu.
  • Continuing throughout the summer months, we will only report retail heating oil and propane prices in Iowa once a month.

Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.

 

Weekly Fuel Report

July 22 – 28, 2021

Natural gas prices rose 3 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $3.97/MMbtu.

Crude Oil Summary

  • The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $1.52 per barrel over last week, currently priced at $71.79.
  • Brent crude oil rose $2.35 and currently priced at $74.50.
  • One year ago, WTI crude sold for $41.04 and Brent crude was at $43.11.

Motor Fuels

  • As of Wednesday, July 28, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.00 across Iowa according to AAA.
    • Prices were steady from last week’s price and $.94 higher than one year ago.
    • The national average on Wednesday was $3.16, steady from last week’s price.
  • Retail diesel prices in Iowa were steady this week with a statewide average of $3.12.
    • One year ago, diesel prices averaged $2.22 in Iowa.
    • The current Iowa diesel price is 15 cents less than the national average of $3.27.
  • Wholesale ethanol held steady and is currently priced at $2.32.
  • The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.18 for U87-E10, $2.51 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $2.24 for ULSD#2, $2.40 for ULSD#1, and $2.29 per gallon for E-70 prices.

Heating Fuels

  • Natural gas prices rose 3 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $3.97/MMbtu.
  • Continuing throughout the summer months, we will only report retail heating oil and propane prices in Iowa once a month.
Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.
Weekly Fuel Report
July 15 – 21, 2021

Natural gas prices rose 23 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $3.94/MMbtu.

Crude Oil Summary

  • The price of global crude oil fell this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $4.88 per barrel over last week, currently priced at $70.27.
  • Brent crude oil fell $4.36 and currently priced at $72.15.
  • One year ago, WTI crude sold for $41.96 and Brent crude was at $44.31.

Motor Fuels

  • As of Wednesday, July 21, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.00 across Iowa according to AAA.

o   Prices were steady from last week’s price and $.92 higher than one year ago.

o   The national average on Wednesday was $3.16, up 1 cent from last week’s price.

  • Retail diesel prices in Iowa were up 1 cent this week with a statewide average of $3.12.

o   One year ago, diesel prices averaged $2.22 in Iowa.

o   The current Iowa diesel price is 15 cents less than the national average of $3.27.

  • Wholesale ethanol held steady and is currently priced at $2.32.
  • The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.03 for U87-E10, $2.32 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $2.10 for ULSD#2, $2.26 for ULSD#1, and $2.25 per gallon for E-70 prices.

Heating Fuels

  • Natural gas prices rose 23 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $3.94/MMbtu.
  • Continuing throughout the summer months, we will only report retail heating oil and propane prices in Iowa once a month.

Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.

Weekl
y Fuel Report
July 8 – 14, 2021

Regular Unleaded gasoline prices were up 3 cents across Iowa according to AAA.

Crude Oil Summary

  • The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $3.49 per barrel over last week, currently priced at $75.15.
  • Brent crude oil rose $3.42 and currently priced at $76.51.
  • One year ago, WTI crude sold for $40.29 and Brent crude was at $42.97.

Motor Fuels

  • As of Wednesday, July 14, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.00 across Iowa according to AAA.

o   Prices were up 3 cents from last week’s price and $.89 higher than one year ago.

o   The national average on Wednesday was $3.15, up 1 cent from last week’s price.

  • Retail diesel prices in Iowa were up 1 cent this week with a statewide average of $3.11.

o   One year ago, diesel prices averaged $2.23 in Iowa.

o   The current Iowa diesel price is 15 cents less than the national average of $3.26.

  • Wholesale ethanol fell 6 cents and is currently priced at $2.32.
  • The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.20 for U87-E10, $2.50 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $2.26 for ULSD#2, $2.42 for ULSD#1, and $2.28 per gallon for E-70 prices.

Heating Fuels

  • Natural gas prices rose 18 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $3.71/MMbtu.
  • Continuing throughout the summer months, we will only report retail heating oil and propane prices in Iowa once a month.

Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.

Weekly Fuel Report
July 1 – 7, 2021

 Regular Unleaded gasoline prices were up 1 cent across Iowa according to AAA.

Crude Oil Summary

  • The price of global crude oil fell this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $3.08 per barrel over last week, currently priced at $71.66.
  • Brent crude oil fell $2.41 and is currently priced at $73.09.
  • One year ago, WTI crude sold for $40.62 and Brent crude was at $43.28.

Motor Fuels

  • As of Wednesday, July 7, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $2.97 across Iowa according to AAA.

                * Prices were up 1 cent from last week’s price and $.87 higher than one year ago.

                *  The national average on Wednesday was $3.14, up 2 cents from last week’s price.

  • Retail diesel prices in Iowa were steady this week with a statewide average of $3.10.

               * One year ago, diesel prices averaged $2.25 in Iowa.

               * The current Iowa diesel price is 16 cents less than the national average of $3.26.

  • Wholesale ethanol fell 10 cents and is currently priced at $2.38.
  • The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.14 for U87-E10, $2.39 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $2.17 for ULSD#2, $2.33 for ULSD#1, and $2.33 per gallon for E-70 prices.

Heating Fuels

  • Natural gas prices fell 9 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $3.53/MMbtu.
  • Continuing throughout the summer months, we will only report retail heating oil and propane prices in Iowa once a month.

Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.

Weekly Fuel Report
June 24 – 30, 2021

Natural gas prices rose 29 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $3.62/MMbtu.

Crude Oil Summary

  • The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $1.71 per barrel over last week, currently priced at $74.74.
  • Brent crude oil rose $.32 and currently priced at $75.50.
  • One year ago, WTI crude sold for $39.82 and Brent crude was at $42.18.

Motor Fuels

  • As of Thursday, July 1, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $2.96 across Iowa according to AAA.

               ** Prices were up 7 cents from last week’s price and $.86 higher than one year ago.

               ** The national average on Wednesday was $3.12, up 5 cents from last week’s price.

  • Retail diesel prices in Iowa were up 4 cents this week with a statewide average of $3.10.

               ** One year ago, diesel prices averaged $2.22 in Iowa.

               ** The current Iowa diesel price is 15 cents less than the national average of $3.25.

  • Wholesale ethanol was steady and is currently priced at $2.48.
  • The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.14 for U87-E10, $2.38 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $2.20 for ULSD#2, $2.36 for ULSD#1, and $2.39 per gallon for E-70 prices.

Heating Fuels

  • Natural gas prices rose 29 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $3.62/MMbtu.
  • Continuing throughout the summer months, we will only report retail heating oil and propane prices in Iowa once a month.

Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.

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