KHBT — As of Tuesday, March 5, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $2.38 across Iowa according to AAA. This is $.04 higher than last week and $.12 lower than one year ago. The national average on Tuesday was $2.44, up $.03 from last week’s price.
Retail diesel fuel prices in Iowa rose $.06 from last week’s price with a statewide average of $2.93. One year ago, diesel prices averaged $2.94 in Iowa. The current Iowa diesel price is $.07 less than the national average of $3.00.
Propane prices were up a penny from last week for a statewide average of $1.33 per gallon. Home heating oil was down $.02 from last week’s figures, ending with a statewide average of $2.44.
Natural Gas prices rose $.06 at the Henry Hub reporting site and currently priced at $2.85/MMbtu.