Gas prices rise 4 cents in Iowa

DES MOINES — The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose four cents last week, averaging $2.54 across Iowa, according to AAA.

The price of global crude oil rose Feb. 11 on the West Texas Intermediate by $1.95 per barrel to $65.29.

Brent crude oil rose by $2.64 to $70.20.

One year ago, WTI crude sold for $73.67 and Brent crude was $77.65.

As of Feb. 11, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $2.54 across Iowa, down 42 cents from a year ago. The national average last week was $2.94, up five cents from the previous week.

Retail diesel prices in Iowa rose eight cents to a statewide average of $3.45. One year ago, diesel prices averaged $3.48 in Iowa. The Iowa diesel price as of Feb. 11 was 22 cents lower than the national average of $3.67.

The Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices were $1.60 for U87-E10, $1.83 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $2.35 for ULSD#2, $2.64 for ULSD#1, and $1.74 per gallon for E-70 prices.

Natural gas prices were down 32 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site, priced at $3.15 MMbtu. Propane prices averaged $1.63 per gallon in Iowa. Home heating oil prices had a statewide average of $2.94 per gallon.

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