Weekly Fuel Report
DES MOINES, Iowa (April 22, 2026) - The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 14 cents from last week's price and is currently averaging $3.51 across Iowa according to AAA.
Crude Oil Summary
- The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $0.27 per barrel, and is currently priced at $92.56.
- Brent crude oil rose by $6.26 and is currently priced at $101.42.
- One year ago, WTI crude sold for $64.60 and Brent crude was $68.93.
Motor Fuels
- As of Wednesday, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.51 across Iowa according to AAA.
- Prices fell 14 cents from last week’s price and are up 55 cents from a year ago.
- The national average on Wednesday was $4.02, down 9 cents from last week’s price.
- Retail diesel prices in Iowa fell 16 cents this week with a statewide average of $4.91.
- One year ago, diesel prices averaged $3.37 in Iowa.
- The current Iowa diesel price is 58 cents lower than the national average of $5.49.
- The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.57 for U87-E10, $2.97 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $3.44 for ULSD#2, $3.59 for ULSD#1, and $2.26 per gallon for E-70 prices.
Heating Fuels
- Natural gas prices were up 10 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $2.71 MMbtu.
- We will continue reporting retail heating oil and propane prices in Iowa in October.
Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.
