Regular unleaded gas averages $2.80 in Iowa

DES MOINES — The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 1 cent from the previous week price, averaging $2.80 across Iowa last Wednesday, according to AAA.

The price of global crude oil rose on the West Texas Intermediate by $2.19 per barrel to $60.88.

Brent crude oil rose by $2.45 to $65.18.

One year ago, WTI crude sold for $67.48 and Brent crude was $71.09.

The price of regular unleaded gasoline are down 11 cents from a year ago.

The national average last Wednesday was $3.04, down 3 cents from the previous week.

Retail diesel prices in Iowa rose 12 cents to a statewide average of $3.53.

One year ago, diesel prices averaged $3.39 in Iowa.

The Iowa diesel price Oct. 29 was 15 cents lower than the national average of $3.68.

The Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices were $1.87 for U87-E10, $2.06 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $2.51 for ULSD#2, $2.84 for ULSD#1, and $1.93 per gallon for E-70 prices.

Natural gas prices were up 41 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and were priced at $3.85 MMbtu Oct. 29.

Propane prices averaged $1.52 per gallon in Iowa.

Home heating oil prices had a statewide average of $3.16 per gallon.

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