Gas prices dropped in the State of Iowa this week on average, according to the latest fuel report from AAA and the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.

The average cost of regular unleaded gas fell three cents to $2.92 in Iowa this week, while the national average dropped two cents to $3.14.

Retail diesel costs also fell by three cents in the Hawkeye state, dropping to an average of $3.55 per gallon. Nationally, prices held steady, averaging $3.74.

Crude oil prices increased this week, with West Texas Intermediate Crude jumping by $4.65 to $69.72 per barrel, while Brent crude rose by $4.67 per barrel to $73.