Gas Prices Dropping as Crude Oil Prices Decrease

Indiana and Ohio are among 10 states that have seen the biggest decrease in prices over the last week.

Shutterstock photo.

(Undated) – Decreasing oil prices are pushing gas prices down a smidge. 

Since Monday, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline has decreased by eight cents to $4.72, according to AAA.

Crude oil prices have been on a steady incline since the end of November when the price per barrel was at $65.71. 

Prices are starting to improve, however. Today, oil is trading at $104.77, which is down from $121.40 a month ago.

According to AAA, crude prices continue to face strong headwinds and broad market concerns regarding the potential for economic growth to slow or stall due to rising interest rates and inflation.

A lower economic growth rate than expected could cause crude demand and pump prices to decline.

Since last week, Ohio and Indiana are among the 10 states that have seen the largest decreases in their average gasoline price – with both states seeing their average gas price fall 13 cents.

Currently, the average price for regular gas in Indiana is $4.78. Ohio is slightly cheaper at $4.61 with Kentucky being the best place to purchase gas in the tri-state with an average price of $4.42 per gallon.

For more information, visit AAA Gas Prices.

 

Current Avg. Regular Gas

Week Ago

Month Ago

Year Ago

Indiana

$4.78

$4.92

$5.23

$3.19

Ohio

$4.64

$4.78

$5.06

$3.03

Kentucky

$4.42

$4.55

$4.78

$2.94

*Data via AAA

More from Local News

Events

Dillsboro Road Closure Notice

Please use caution in the area.

Switzerland County Sheriff’s Office Searching for Stolen Golf Cart

If you have any info, call the Switzerland County Sheriff’s Office at (812) 427-3636

St. Elizabeth Dearborn Hospital Earns Prestigious CMS 5-Star Quality Rating for Third Consecutive Time

The hospital system is among a very select few nationwide with three or more locations achieving this recognition.

Local Sports Report - May 12, 2026

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

ORVC Track & Field Conference Results

Switzerland County takes both the Boys and Girls ORVC Titles.

EIAC Track and Field Conference Results

East Central takes both the Boys and Girls EIAC Titles.

On Air

Travis Tritt Between an Old Memory and Me 1:27
Priscilla Block My Bar 1:23
Exile Kiss You All Over 1:20
Lee Greenwood God Bless The USA - EAGLE ONLY 1:15