Gas prices are on the rise across Iowa, according to the latest report from AAA.
The average price for regular unleaded gasoline increased 16 cents from last week to $3.35 per gallon statewide. That’s also 45 cents higher than this time a year ago. The national average currently sits at $3.84 per gallon, up 26 cents from last week.
Crude oil prices also moved sharply higher. West Texas Intermediate crude rose $11.82 to $99.07 per barrel, while Brent crude increased $17.07 to $108.91. One year ago, those prices were significantly lower, with WTI at $67.40 and Brent at $71.93.
Diesel prices in Iowa climbed 21 cents this week to an average of $4.63 per gallon, though that remains 44 cents below the national average.
As of Wednesday afternoon, GasBuddy reports local prices for regular unleaded at $3.49 per gallon in Hampton and Parkersburg, and $3.29 in Clarion.
