Fuel prices down 2 cents

DES MOINES — The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell two cents, averaging $2.95 across Iowa Feb. 12, according to AAA.

The price of global crude oil rose on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $1.08 per barrel over to $72.25.

Brent crude oil rose by $1.34 to $76.02.

One year ago, WTI crude sold for $77.34 and Brent crude was $83.88.

As of Wednesday, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $2.95 across Iowa, according to AAA.

Prices fell two cents from last week’s price and are up four cents from a year ago.

The national average Feb. 12 was $3.15, up two cents from the previous week.

Retail diesel prices in Iowa fell two cents this week to a statewide average of $3.45.

One year ago, diesel prices averaged $3.78 in Iowa.

The current Iowa diesel price is 22 cents lower than the national average of $3.67.

Wholesale ethanol held steady at $2.16.

The Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.14 for U87-E10, $2.31 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $2.40 for ULSD#2, $2.63 for ULSD#1, and $1.96 per gallon for E-70 prices.

Natural gas prices were up 26 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site, selling at $3.54/MMbtu.

Propane prices averaged $1.67 per gallon in Iowa.

Home heating oil prices had a statewide average of $3.02 per gallon.

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