Fuel prices in Iowa continue to drop, according to the latest report from the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.

As of last Wednesday, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $2.73 across the State, a four cent drop from last week’s price and 46 cents lower than one year ago. This is also 36 cents less than the national average, which rose one cent last week. Diesel prices in Iowa fell one cent for a statewide average of $3.59. One year ago, diesel prices in the State were $4.17.

Heating fuels were down as well for the first time in weeks. Propane prices dropped slightly to $1.56 per gallon. Heating oil and natural gas prices both fell 19 cents in the last week and were last reported at $2.83.