Weekly Fuel Report

 

Weekly Fuel Report

DES MOINES, Iowa (Sept. 13, 2023) – The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 34 cents, averaging $3.92 across Iowa according to AAA.

Crude Oil Summary

• The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $2.61 per barrel over last week, currently priced at $88.98.
• Brent crude oil rose $2.73 and is currently priced at $92.25.

• One year ago, WTI crude sold for $87.31 and Brent crude was at $92.04.

Motor Fuels

• As of Wednesday, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.92 across Iowa according to AAA.
  • Prices rose 34 cents from last week’s price and are up 51 cents from a year ago.
  • The national average on Wednesday was $3.85, up 5 cents from last week’s price.
• Retail diesel prices in Iowa rose 1 cent this week with a statewide average of $4.27.
  • One year ago, diesel prices averaged $4.86 in Iowa.
  • The current Iowa diesel price is 24 cents less than the national average of $4.51.
• Wholesale ethanol held steady and is currently priced at $2.16.
• The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.97 for U87-E10, $3.49 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $3.39 for ULSD#2, $3.89 for ULSD#1, and $2.64 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 $2.76/MMbtu
• We will continue reporting retail heating oil and propane prices in Iowa in September.

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

Weekly Fuel Report

Apr. 19, 2023 – The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 7 cents, averaging $3.55 across Iowa according to AAA.

Crude Oil Summary

• The price of global crude oil fell this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $3.09 per barrel and is currently priced at $79.48.
• Brent crude oil fell $3.30 and is currently priced at $83.44.
• One year ago, WTI crude sold for $102.56 and Brent crude was at $105.49.

Motor Fuels

• As of Wednesday, April 19, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.55 across Iowa according to AAA.
  • Prices rose 7 cents from last week’s price and are 28 cents lower than one year ago.
  • The national average on Wednesday was $3.68, up 6 cents from last week’s price.
• Retail diesel prices in Iowa rose 4 cents this week with a statewide average of $3.95.
  • One year ago, diesel prices averaged $4.79 in Iowa.
  • The current Iowa diesel price is 25 cents less than the national average of $4.20.
• Wholesale ethanol held steady and is currently priced at $2.16.
• The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack prices are $2.57 for U87-E10, $3.00 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $2.84 for ULSD#2, $3.31 for ULSD#1, and $2.56 per gallon for E-70.

Heating Fuels

• Natural gas prices rose 15 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $2.24/MMbtu.

Apr. 12, 2023

The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 14 cents, averaging $3.48 across Iowa according to AAA.

Crude Oil Summary

• The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $2.21 per barrel, currently priced at $82.57.
• Brent crude oil rose $2.00 and is currently priced at $86.74.
• One year ago, WTI crude sold for $100.60 and Brent crude was at $104.42.

Motor Fuels

• As of Wednesday, April 12, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.48 across Iowa according to AAA.
  • Prices rose 14 cents from last week’s price and are 32 cents lower than one year ago.
  • The national average on Wednesday was $3.62, up 9 cents from last week’s price.
• Retail diesel prices in Iowa rose 3 cents this week with a statewide average of $3.91.
  • One year ago, diesel prices averaged $4.73 in Iowa.
  • The current Iowa diesel price is 30 cents less than the national average of $4.21.
• Wholesale ethanol held steady and is currently priced at $2.16.
• The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.70 for U87-E10, $3.11 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $2.96 for ULSD#2, $3.46 for ULSD#1, and $2.61 per gallon for E-70 prices.

Heating Fuels

• Natural gas prices fell 5 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $2.09/MMbtu.

April 5, 2023

DES MOINES, Iowa (Apr. 5, 2023) – The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 7 cents, averaging $3.34 across Iowa according to AAA.

Crude Oil Summary

• The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $6.38 per barrel and is currently priced at $80.36.
• Brent crude oil rose $5.41 and is currently priced at $84.74.
• One year ago, WTI crude sold for $101.96 and Brent crude was at $106.60.

 

Motor Fuels

• As of Wednesday, April 5, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.34 across Iowa according to AAA.
  • Prices rose 7 cents from last week’s price and are 52 cents lower than one year ago.
  • The national average on Wednesday was $3.53, up 7 cents from last week’s price.
• Retail diesel prices in Iowa rose 1 cent this week with a statewide average of $3.88.
  • One year ago, diesel prices averaged $4.79 in Iowa.
  • The current Iowa diesel price is 33 cents less than the national average of $4.21.
• Wholesale ethanol held steady and is currently priced at $2.16.
• The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.54 for U87-E10, $2.90 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $2.84 for ULSD#2, $3.33 for ULSD#1, and $2.56 per gallon for E-70.

Heating Fuels

• Natural gas prices fell 1 cent at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $2.14/MMbtu.
• Continuing throughout the summer months, we will only report retail heating oil and propane prices in Iowa once per month.

Weekly Fuel Report

DES MOINES, Iowa (Mar. 29, 2023) – The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 8 cents, averaging $3.27 across Iowa according to AAA.

Crude Oil Summary

• The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $2.55 per barrel and is currently priced at $73.98.
• Brent crude oil rose $2.12 and is currently priced at $79.33.
• One year ago, WTI crude sold for $104.24 and Brent crude was at $112.79.

Motor Fuels

• As of Wednesday, March 29, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.27 across Iowa according to AAA.
  • Prices rose 8 cents from last week’s price and is 62 cents lower than one year ago.
  • The national average on Wednesday was $3.46, up 2 cents from last week’s price.
• Retail diesel prices in Iowa were steady this week with a statewide average of $3.87.
  • One year ago, diesel prices averaged $4.82 in Iowa.
  • The current Iowa diesel price is 37 cents less than the national average of $4.24.
• Wholesale ethanol held steady and is currently priced at $2.16.
• The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.46 for U87-E10, $2.82 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $2.82 for ULSD#2, $3.27 for ULSD#1, and $2.48 per gallon for E-70 prices.

Heating Fuels

• Propane prices rose 1 cent with a statewide average of $1.92 per gallon.
• Home heating oil prices fell 2 cents, with a statewide average of $3.34 per gallon.
• Natural gas prices fell 11 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $2.15/MMbtu

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

Weekly Fuel Report

DES MOINES, Iowa (March 23, 2023) – The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 5 cents, averaging $3.19 across Iowa according to AAA.

Crude Oil Summary

• The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $4.92 per barrel over last week, currently priced at $71.43.
• Brent crude oil rose $4.67 and is currently priced at $77.21.
• One year ago, WTI crude sold for $114.93 and Brent crude was at $127.52.

Motor Fuels

• As of Thursday, March 23, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.19 across Iowa according to AAA.
  • Prices fell 5 cents from last week’s price and 68 cents lower than one year ago.
  • The national average on Wednesday was $3.44, down 3 cents from last week’s price.
• Retail diesel prices in Iowa were down 8 cents this week with a statewide average of $3.87.
  • One year ago, diesel prices averaged $4.72 in Iowa.
  • The current Iowa diesel price is 40 cents less than the national average of $4.27.
• Wholesale ethanol held steady and is currently priced at $2.16.
• The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.33 for U87-E10, $2.68 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $2.79 for ULSD#2, $3.24 for ULSD#1, and $2.38 per gallon for E-70 prices.

Heating Fuels

• Propane prices fell 2 cents with a statewide average of $1.91 per gallon.
• Home heating oil prices fell 7 cents, with a statewide average of $3.36 per gallon.
• Natural gas prices fell 16 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $2.26/MMbtu.

Weekly Fuel Report

DES MOINES, Iowa (Mar. 15, 2023) – The price of regular unleaded gasoline held steady, averaging $3.24 across Iowa according to AAA.

Crude Oil Summary

• The price of global crude oil fell this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $9.96 per barrel, currently priced at $66.51.
• Brent crude oil fell $9.86 and is currently priced at $72.54.
• One year ago, WTI crude sold for $96.44 and Brent crude was at $105.14.

Motor Fuels

• As of Wednesday, March 15, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.24 across Iowa according to AAA.
  • Prices held steady from last week’s price and are 67 cents lower than one year ago.
  • The national average on Wednesday was $3.47, up 2 cents from last week’s price.
• Retail diesel prices in Iowa were up 1 cent this week with a statewide average of $3.95.
  • One year ago, diesel prices averaged $4.73 in Iowa.
  • The current Iowa diesel price is 39 cents less than the national average of $4.34.
• Wholesale ethanol held steady and is currently priced at $2.16.
• The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.27 for U87-E10, $2.63 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $2.78 for ULSD#2, $3.27 for ULSD#1, and $2.31 per gallon for E-70 prices.

Heating Fuels

• Propane prices held steady with a statewide average of $1.93 per gallon.
• Home heating oil prices fell 8 cents, with a statewide average of $3.43 per gallon.
• Natural gas prices fell 16 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $2.42/MMbtu.

 

Weekly Fuel Report

DES MOINES, Iowa (Mar. 8, 2023) – The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 7 cents, averaging $3.24 across Iowa according to AAA.

Crude Oil Summary

• The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $.22 per barrel, currently priced at $76.47.
• Brent crude oil fell $.54 and is currently priced at $82.40.
• One year ago, WTI crude sold for $123.70 and Brent crude was priced at $133.18.

Motor Fuels

• As of Wednesday, March 8, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.24 across Iowa according to AAA.
  • Prices rose 7 cents from last week’s price and are 58 cents lower than one year ago.
  • The national average on Wednesday was $3.45, up 9 cents from last week’s price.
• Retail diesel prices in Iowa were down 3 cents this week with a statewide average of $3.94.
  • One year ago, diesel prices averaged $4.44 in Iowa.
  • The current Iowa diesel price is 44 cents less than the national average of $4.38.
• Wholesale ethanol held steady and is currently priced at $2.16.
• The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.41 for U87-E10, $2.76 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $2.89 for ULSD#2, $3.42 for ULSD#1, and $2.35 per gallon for E-70 prices.

Heating Fuels

• Propane prices fell 2 cents with a statewide average of $1.93 per gallon.
• Home heating oil prices rose 9 cents, with a statewide average of $3.51 per gallon
• Natural gas prices fell 13 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $2.58/MMbtu

 

Weekly Fuel Report

DES MOINES, Iowa (Mar. 1, 2023) – The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 2 cents, averaging $3.17 across Iowa according to AAA.

Crude Oil Summary

• The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $1.42 per barrel, currently priced at $76.25.
• Brent crude oil rose $1.47 and is currently priced at $82.94.
• One year ago, WTI crude sold for $103.41 and Brent crude was at $110.93.

Motor Fuels

• As of Wednesday, March 1, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.17 across Iowa according to AAA.
  • Prices fell 2 cents from last week’s price and are 23 cents lower than one year ago.
  • The national average on Wednesday was $3.36, down 4 cents from last week’s price.
• Retail diesel prices in Iowa were down 9 cents this week with a statewide average of $3.97.
  • One year ago, diesel prices averaged $3.81 in Iowa.
  • The current Iowa diesel price is 43 cents less than the national average of $4.40.
• Wholesale ethanol held steady and is currently priced at $2.16.
• The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.37 for U87-E10, $2.70 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $2.89 for ULSD#2, $3.42 for ULSD#1, and $2.30 per gallon for E-70 prices.

Heating Fuels

• Propane prices held steady with a statewide average of $1.95 per gallon.
• Home heating oil prices rose 1 cent, with a statewide average of $3.42 per gallon
• Natural gas prices rose 38 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $2.71/MMbtu.

 

Weekly Fuel Report

DES MOINES, Iowa (Feb. 22, 2023) – The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 7 cents, averaging $3.19 across Iowa according to AAA.

Crude Oil Summary

• The price of global crude oil fell this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $3.28 per barrel over last week, currently priced at $74.83.
• Brent crude oil fell $3.19 and is currently priced at $81.47.
• One year ago, WTI crude sold for $92.35 and Brent crude was at $98.73.

Motor Fuels

• As of Wednesday, February 22, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.19 across Iowa according to AAA.
  • Prices fell 7 cents from last week’s price and 13 cents lower than one year ago.
  • The national average on Wednesday was $3.40 down 2 cents from last week’s price.
• Retail diesel prices in Iowa were down 8 cents this week with a statewide average of $4.06.
  • One year ago, diesel prices averaged $3.72 in Iowa.
  • The current Iowa diesel price is 42 cents less than the national average of $4.48.
• Wholesale ethanol held steady and is currently priced at $2.16.
• The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.32 for U87-E10, $2.64 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $2.85 for ULSD#2, $3.36 for ULSD#1, and $2.33 per gallon for E-70 prices.

Heating Fuels

• Propane prices rose 1 cent with a statewide average of $1.95 per gallon.
• Home heating oil prices fell 12 cents, with a statewide average of $3.41 per gallon.
• Natural gas prices fell 19 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $2.33/MMbtu.

February 15, 2023

DES MOINES, Iowa (Feb. 15, 2023) – The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 3 cents, averaging $3.26 across Iowa according to AAA.

Crude Oil Summary

• The price of global crude oil fell this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $.10 per barrel and is currently priced at $78.11.
• Brent crude oil fell $.02 and is currently priced at $84.66.
• One year ago, WTI crude sold for $92.07 and Brent crude was at $98.43.

Motor Fuels

• As of Wednesday, February 15, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.26 across Iowa according to AAA.
  • Prices fell 3 cents from last week’s price and are 5 cents lower than one year ago.
  • The national average on Wednesday was $3.42, down 3 cents from last week’s price.
• Retail diesel prices in Iowa were down 7 cents this week with a statewide average of $4.14.
  • One year ago, diesel prices averaged $3.69 in Iowa.
  • The current Iowa diesel price is 40 cents less than the national average of $4.54.
• Wholesale ethanol held steady and is currently priced at $2.16.
• The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.41 for U87-E10, $2.74 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $2.99 for ULSD#2, $3.54 for ULSD#1, and $2.36 per gallon for E-70 prices.

Heating Fuels

• Propane prices were steady with a statewide average of $1.94 per gallon.
• Home heating oil prices fell 4 cents, with a statewide average of $3.53 per gallon.
• Natural gas prices rose 8 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $2.52/MMbtu.

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

Weekly Fuel Report

February 8, 2023

DES MOINES, Iowa (February 8, 2023) – The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 5 cents, averaging $3.29 across Iowa according to AAA.

Crude Oil Summary

• The price of global crude oil fell on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) this week by $.51 per barrel from last week, currently priced at $78.21.
• Brent crude oil fell $.31 and is currently priced at $84.68.
• One year ago, WTI crude sold for $89.36 and Brent crude was at $96.07.

Motor Fuels

• As of Wednesday, February 8, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.29 across Iowa according to AAA.
  • Prices fell 5 cents from last week’s price and 2 cents higher than one year ago.
  • The national average on Wednesday was $3.45 down 5 cents from last week’s price.
• Retail diesel prices in Iowa were down 8 cents this week with a statewide average of $4.21.
  • One year ago, diesel prices averaged $3.63 in Iowa.
  • The current Iowa diesel price is 39 cents less than the national average of $4.60.
• Wholesale ethanol held steady and is currently priced at $2.16.
• The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.41 for U87-E10, $2.74 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $2.97 for ULSD#2, $3.57 for ULSD#1, and $2.37 per gallon for E-70 prices.

Heating Fuels

• Propane prices were steady with a statewide average of $1.94 per gallon.
• Home heating oil prices fell 14 cents, with a statewide average of $3.57 per gallon.
• Natural gas prices fell 13 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $2.44/MMbtu.

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

July 28 – Aug. 3, 2022