Gas prices top $4 dollar mark in Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Gasoline costs all through Indiana elevated seven cents between Monday and Tuesday, to a mean value of $4.12 per gallon. The worth is 16 cents larger than final week.

A number of fuel stations round Indianapolis have been charging $4.29 per gallon Tuesday.

“Gasoline is pricey, I don’t drive sure locations if it’s not going to convey any income, I don’t hang around with buddies anymore who reside on the eastside,” John Nieder of Indianapolis stated.

The sharp enhance is being blamed on an explosion at a refinery close to Toledo, Ohio on Sept. 20 that killed two folks. The refinery, which produces 160,000 barrels of oil per-day, has been off line since then.

“Which isn’t quite a bit in comparison with different refineries, however nonetheless any blip in our provide system may cause a scarcity,” Govt Director of the Indiana Meals and Gas Affiliation, Scott Imus stated.
Imus provides that fuel costs might stay excessive as a result of that is the time of 12 months when refineries are down for upkeep.

The Group of the Petroleum Exporting International locations or OPEC, is scheduled to satisfy Wednesday and will lower manufacturing, which might additionally drive up costs.