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Indiana Diesel Prices

Current Price:

$3.890

per gallon

Current Price

$3.890

per gallon

State Tax

$0.540

per gallon

Federal Tax

$0.244

per gallon

Total Tax

$0.784

per gallon

Indiana Diesel Tax Breakdown

ComponentAmount
Base Price (before taxes)$3.106/gal
State Tax (IN)$0.540/gal
Federal Tax$0.244/gal
Total Price at Pump$3.890/gal

How Indiana Diesel Prices Are Measured

Diesel prices come from two independent sources that measure differently:

AAA Daily Average

Based on over 100,000 gas stations nationwide. Updated daily using actual pump prices reported by stations and credit card transaction data.

  • Update frequency: Daily
  • Granularity: State-level (all 50 states + DC)
  • Methodology: Station-reported pump prices

EIA Weekly Survey

Published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Indiana falls within PADD 2 - Midwest, one of five Petroleum Administration for Defense Districts (PADDs).

  • Update frequency: Weekly (Mondays)
  • Granularity: Regional (PADD 2 - Midwest)
  • Methodology: Volume-weighted survey of ~900 retail outlets per region

Diesel Prices in Indiana Cities

Find station-level diesel prices in major Indiana cities:

Compare Indiana to Neighboring States

StateState TaxDifference
Indiana (Current)$0.540/gal-
Michigan$0.254/gal-0.286
Ohio$0.470/gal-0.070
Kentucky$0.244/gal-0.296
Illinois$0.543/gal+0.003

Get Indiana Diesel Prices via API

from oilpriceapi import OilPriceAPI

client = OilPriceAPI(api_key="YOUR_API_KEY")

# Get Indiana state average
price = client.diesel_prices.get_regional(state="IN")
print(f"Indiana diesel: ${price.price}/gal")

# Get station-level prices in Indianapolis
stations = client.diesel_prices.get_stations(
    lat=39.7684,
    lng=-86.1581,
    radius=8047  # 5 miles
)
for station in stations:
    print(f"{station.name}: ${station.diesel_price}")

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is diesel cheap in Indiana?

Indiana diesel is $3.890/gal due to a state tax of $0.540/gal (one of the highest in the US).

What cities in Indiana have the cheapest diesel?

Indianapolis, Fort Wayne typically have competitive diesel prices. View city-specific data for exact prices.

Can I get real-time Indiana diesel prices?

Yes! Use our API to get station-level prices updated every 24 hours from 130,000+ US stations including Indiana.

View API documentation →

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