Travelers partaking in the holiday weekend should note current fuel prices. 

The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose nine cents from last week’s price and is currently averaging $4.28 across Iowa according to AAA.

As of Wednesday, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $4.28 across Iowa. Prices are up $1.34 from a year ago, or an increase of around 30 percent. The national average on Wednesday was $4.56, up five cents from last week’s price. 

Retail diesel prices in Iowa fell three cents this week with a statewide average of $5.33. One year ago, diesel prices averaged $3.35 in Iowa. The current Iowa diesel price is 32 cents lower than the national average of $5.65.