The average price for gas in the state of Indiana this morning is $2.13 per gallon, according to gasbuddy.com.
That’s up two cents from last week when it was $2.11. It’s $2.06 in Indianapolis, $2.24 in Fort Wayne, and $2.10 in Evansville.
Gas in Washington is 2.06 to 2.09. In Vincennes it’s 2.18 to 2.20. It’s 2.16 to 2.19 in Petersburg, it’s around 2.09 in Loogootee and Jasper.
“The national average saw limited upward movement in the last week, while the lowest price stations overall were the locations that saw prices tick higher. The percent of gas stations in the U.S. selling under $2 per gallon fell from 37% to 27% over the last week as oil prices hold above $53 per barrel. We’re also starting to see early refineries begin seasonal maintenance, which may aid prices moving higher in the weeks ahead,” said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy.
“Part of where gas prices go from here and how quickly depends on whether or not politicians can make a long-term budget agreement. Another prolonged shutdown will hurt the economy and likely keep gas prices more muted,” DeHaan said. “In addition, watch for any progress of a broad trade deal with China. Even the sub-zero temperatures upcoming in many areas could play a role in gasoline prices, diesel prices and heating oil: it may keep Americans at home, using more heavy oils to heat their home.”
The cheapest gas in the state is in Merrillville where it’s $1.79.
