Gas prices up 26 cents from last week

DES MOINES - The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 26 cents from last week's price and is currently 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 $12.33 cents per barrel, and is currently priced at $87.25.
• Brent crude oil rose by $10.20 cents and is currently priced at $91.84.
• One year ago, WTI crude sold for $66.52 and Brent crude was $71.51.
Motor Fuels
• As of Wednesday, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.19 across Iowa according to AAA.
• Prices rose 26 cents from last week’s price and are up 26 cents from a year ago.
• The national average on Wednesday was $3.58, up 38 cents from last week’s price.

• Retail diesel prices in Iowa rose 52 cents this week with a statewide average of $4.42.
• One year ago, diesel prices averaged $3.67 in Iowa.
• The current Iowa diesel price is 41 cents lower than the national average of $4.83.
• The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.20 for U87-E10, $2.60 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $3.10 for ULSD#2, $3.25 for ULSD#1, and $2.07 per gallon for E-70 prices.
Heating Fuels
• Natural gas prices were up 21 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $3.15 MMbtu.
• Propane prices averaged $1.62 per gallon in Iowa
• Home heating oil prices had a statewide average of $3.81 per gallon.
Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.