Iowa Fuel Report: Nov. 4, 2026
Fuel prices, both in Iowa and nationwide, fell the day after Tuesday’s elections, according to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) and AAA-Iowa. As of Wednesday, Nov. 4, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in the state was $3.97, down 17 cents from the prior week but still $1.23 higher than a year ago. The national average on Wednesday was down 13 cents to $4.12 per gallon. As for Iowa retail diesel, the average dropped 11 cents to $6.03, compared to $3.58 at the beginning of November 2025. The national average stood at $6.27 per gallon on Wednesday. Looking to the Des Moines Terminal, E10 was $2.96, Unleaded 87 was $3.38, ULSD#2 was $4.75, ULSD#1 was $5.13, E15 was $2.51, and E70 was $2.37. Natural gas prices at the Henry Hub reporting site were down 12 cents to $2.93 per MMBtu. Propane prices averaged $1.85 per gallon, while home heating oil stood at $5.70 per gallon.