Iowa gas prices

– Another slight increase in gas prices reported in Iowa.

Triple A Iowa’s weekly report shows the price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 3 cents, averaging $2.88 across Iowa. Prices are up 16 cents from a year ago. The national average on Tuesday was $3.07 per gallon, steady from last week’s price.

Retail diesel prices in Iowa rose 6 cents this week, with a statewide average of $3.35. One year ago, diesel prices averaged $3.58 in Iowa. The current Iowa diesel price is 23 cents lower than the national average of $3.58.

Wholesale ethanol held steady, and is currently priced at $2.16.