(Des Moines) Gas prices in Iowa fell 15 cents over the past week, with regular unleaded averaging $3.82 per gallon, according to the latest AAA report released Tuesday.
The statewide average is still $1.02 higher than a year ago. The national average is currently $3.98 per gallon.
Iowa diesel prices also declined, dropping 17 cents to an average of $5.86 per gallon. That’s 30 cents below the national average of $6.16.
Crude oil prices fell this week as well. West Texas Intermediate dropped $6.37 to $85.82 per barrel, while Brent crude declined $8.43 to $90.85.
Meanwhile, heating fuel prices remain higher than a year ago. Iowa propane is averaging $1.86 per gallon, compared to $1.53 last year. Home heating oil averages $5.34 per gallon, up from $3.33 a year ago.
