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Why is gas so expensive in Indiana?

I’m heading to Indiana for a work trip for a week, and I’ll be renting a car there. I was scouting out car rentals and gas prices, and my jaw dropped—why are gas prices so high?

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Andrea Barrett · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Unfortunately, escaping high gas prices is like finding a needle in a haystack. Gas is so expensive in
Indiana
for several reasons, including:
  • High cost of crude oil
  • Increasing demand
  • Decreasing fuel supply
  • Russian invasion of Ukraine
  • Ban on Russian oil imports
  • Inflation
  • State sales tax
The current gas price in Indiana sits at $5.013 per gallon for regular unleaded gas—and for diesel, you’re looking at $6.031 per gallon. If you aren’t keen on paying a fortune to fill up your tank, here are a few ways to reduce fuel costs:
  • Drive mindfully
  • Accelerate slowly
  • Avoid excessive idling
  • Ensure your tires are properly inflated
  • Avoid heavy traffic
  • Trade in your gas-powered car for a hybrid or
    electric vehicle
On top of rising gas prices, most people also pay a fair amount on
car expenses
. If you’re looking to save a few dollars here and there, check out
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