The average price of unleaded gas held steady this week according to the latest fuel report from AAA and the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.

Regular unleaded gas prices averaged $2.93 for the second straight week in Iowa, while the average price also held stable at $3.16 nationally.

The average cost of retail diesel fuel rose slightly in the Hawkeye state, climbing a penny this week to $3.53. Nationally, average diesel costs increased by three cents to $3.73.

Crude oil prices dropped this week, with West Texas Intermediate crude falling $2.02 to $66.55 per barrel and Brent crude decreasing by $1.67 per barrel to $68.67.