Gasoline prices drop around the state

Average gasoline prices in Indiana have fallen 6.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.84/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,271 stations in Indiana. Prices in Indiana are 18.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand $1.01/g higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has increased 5.2 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $6.300 per gallon.

Lowest reported prices in communities around the area:

Pulaski County

Winamac — $3.94

Francesville — $3.99

Medaryville — $3.99

Starke County

Knox — $3.99

North Judson — $3.89

LaPorte County

LaPorte — $3.84

Michigan City — $3.81

Wanatah — $3.72

Rolling Prairie — $3.92

Westville — $3.69

North Liberty — $3.85

Walkerton — $3.51

Marshall County

Argos — $3.79

Bourbon — $3.79

Bremen — $3.79

Culver — $3.99

LaPaz — $3.96

Plymouth — $3.79

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Indiana was priced at $3.06/g yesterday while the most expensive was $4.69/g, a difference of $1.63/g.

The national average price of gasoline has fallen 5.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.24/g today.

“Average gasoline prices declined in the vast majority of states over the last week, led by a combination of state fuel tax suspensions and price-cycling markets working their way back down, while diesel rose in most states, though the largest diesel decline was driven by a state tax suspension,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “For now, the outlook remains tied to geopolitical developments, and some price-cycling states could see upward swings in the days ahead if oil markets firm at all. Motorists in states that benefited from tax suspensions may continue to see some insulation from broader market pressures, but the overall picture remains fluid.”