Fuel prices rise in mid June

DES MOINES — The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose three cents the week of June 19, averaging $3.18 across Iowa, according to AAA.

The price of global crude oil rose on the West Texas Intermediate by $3.43 per barrel to $81.63.

Brent crude oil fell by $. 94 to $81.40.

One year ago, WTI crude sold for $70.50, and Brent crude was at $76.09.

Last week’s price of $3.18 for regular unleaded gasoline was up three cents from the prior week but down 12 cents from a year ago.

The national average last Wednesday was $3.45, steady from previous week.

•Retail diesel prices in Iowa rose three cents with a statewide average of $3.52.

One year ago, diesel prices averaged $3.61 in Iowa.

The current Iowa diesel price is 28 cents lower than the national average of $3.80.

Wholesale ethanol held steady and was priced at $2.16 last week.

The Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices were $2.31 for U87-E10, $2.59 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $2.47 for ULSD#2, $2.72 for ULSD#1, and $2.19 per gallon for E-70 prices.

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Natural gas prices fell 13 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site to $2.88/mmBtu.