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Gas Prices in Indiana Today

Track today's average gas price in Indiana, compare it to the national average, and estimate your fuel costs with a free calculator. Prices come from the EIA's weekly retail gasoline survey.

Average Gas Price for Indiana (EIA Midwest region)

$4.27/gal

Same as the national average

EIA weekly price for regular gasoline, week of October 26, 2026.

Estimate Your Gas Cost in Indiana

The calculator below is pre-filled with this Midwest regional average. Enter your trip distance and MPG to get an instant fuel cost estimate.

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Midwest Region Gas Price History

The EIA does not publish weekly prices for Indiana, so this chart shows the Midwest regional average for regular gasoline, the same series behind the Indiana price above. The region also covers Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, and Wisconsin, so the line describes the region as a whole, not Indiana alone. The latest week is $1.40 a gallon higher than a year earlier.

Latest week

$4.27

October 26, 2026

A year earlier

$2.87

October 27, 2025

Highest week shown

$4.41

May 11, 2026

Lowest week shown

$2.58

January 5, 2026

Source: EIA weekly retail prices for regular gasoline, Midwest regional average, October 7, 2024 to October 26, 2026. Prices in dollars per gallon.

About Gas Prices in Indiana

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) surveys fuel retailers weekly but doesn't publish a separate price for Indiana, so the price shown is the EIA's Midwest regional average for regular unleaded gasoline. Prices at individual stations in Indiana may be higher or lower depending on location, brand, and local competition.

Several factors influence Indiana's gas price: state fuel taxes, the distance from major refineries, pipeline and distribution infrastructure, and the required seasonal fuel blend. Use the calculator above to see exactly how today's Indiana price affects your commute, road trip, or monthly driving budget.

Indiana Fuel Taxes: ≈51¢/gal incl. sales tax

Indiana has a high effective fuel tax for the Midwest. Indiana charges around 35 cents per gallon in excise tax and, like Michigan, also applies its 7% sales tax to gasoline. The combined effective state take often exceeds 50 cents per gallon, among the highest in the Midwest — though strong local supply keeps final pump prices closer to average than the tax level suggests.

Tax figures are approximate state-level taxes and fees per gallon of regular gasoline and exclude the 18.4¢/gal federal excise tax. Rates change, so verify current rates with the state's revenue or transportation department.

How Indiana Gets Its Gasoline

Northwest Indiana hosts the BP Whiting refinery, the largest refinery in the Midwest, and the state is laced with product pipelines serving the Chicago market. When Whiting has an unplanned outage, prices across Indiana and the wider Great Lakes region can jump 20–40 cents within days — and fall just as fast when it restarts.

Where Gas Is Cheapest and Most Expensive in Indiana

Indianapolis usually tracks close to the Midwest average with heavy competition along its interstate loop. Northwest Indiana towns like Hammond and Portage are strategically cheap compared to the Illinois side of the border, because Illinois drivers cross over to escape Cook County's stacked local fuel taxes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current average gas price in Indiana?
The figure shown above is the EIA's weekly Midwest regional average for regular unleaded. The EIA doesn't publish a separate weekly price for Indiana. Prices vary by city and gas station.
Why are gas prices different in Indiana compared to other states?
Gas prices vary by state due to differences in state and local fuel taxes, distance from refineries, pipeline infrastructure, and seasonal fuel blend requirements. Indiana's pump prices reflect all of these local factors.
How can I reduce my gas costs in Indiana?
Keep tires properly inflated, avoid aggressive acceleration and braking, reduce idling, and use our gas cost calculator to plan efficient routes. Small MPG gains add up: over 12,000 miles a year, going from 25 to 27 MPG cuts fuel use from 480 to about 444 gallons, about 36 gallons a year. Multiply that by the Indiana price above to see the dollar saving.
Why do drivers from Chicago buy gas in Indiana?
Chicago-area gas carries city and county taxes on top of Illinois state taxes, often making it 35–60 cents more expensive than stations just across the border. Hammond and Portage in northwest Indiana are popular fill-up stops for exactly this reason, despite Indiana applying sales tax to fuel.

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