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Weekly Fuel Report, Gasoline Prices Increase

Posted on 28 October 2021 by KWBG

DES MOINES, Iowa—The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship conducts the weekly fuel report and this week reported that the price of regular unleaded gasoline was up 3 cents, 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.
    • Prices were up 3 cents from last week’s price and $1.15 higher than one year ago.
    • 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.
    • One year ago, diesel prices averaged $2.17 in Iowa.
    • 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.

 

(contributed press release, IDALS)

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