DES MOINES, Iowa—The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is responsible for monitoring the weekly fuel prices in Iowa and noted a drop in the price of Natural gas  This week the price fell 21 cents, currently at $3.08/MMbtu.

Crude Oil Summary

• The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $3.07 per barrel over last week, currently priced at $38.89.
• Brent crude oil rose $3.68 and currently priced at $41.09.
• One year ago, WTI crude sold for $56.54 and Brent crude was at $62.52.

Motor Fuels

• As of Wednesday, November 04, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $1.98 across Iowa according to AAA.
  • Prices fell $.04 from last week’s price and $.45 lower than one year ago.
  • The national average on Thursday was $2.12, down $.03 from last week’s price.
• Retail diesel prices in Iowa fell $.02 this week with a statewide average of $2.15.
  • One year ago, diesel prices averaged $2.84 in Iowa.
  • The current Iowa diesel price is $.21 less than the national average of $2.36.
• Wholesale ethanol fell $.04, currently at $1.35.
• The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $1.05 for U87-E10, $1.20 for Unleaded 87 (clear), ULSD#2 is at $1.24, ULSD#1 is at $1.45, and E-70 priced at $1.46 per gallon.

Heating Fuels

• Propane prices rose $.01 for a statewide average of $1.10 per gallon.
• Home heating oil was down $.05 from last week, ending with a statewide average of $1.67 per gallon.
• Natural Gas prices fell $.21 at the Henry Hub reporting site and currently priced at $3.08/MMbtu.

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

(contributed press release, IDALS)