Gas Prices Impacted by Market Uncertainty

(Undated) — West Coast refinery issues, “summer gas,” and looming tariffs are beginning to impact gas prices nationwide. According to GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, as we head into April, Americans should expect gas prices to rise, with a peak that could occur in mid-to-late April. He says that while average prices remain well below last year’s levels, we’ll likely begin to catch up with prices expected to increase in most, if not all, states over the next few weeks. De Haan, says continued uncertainty around whether tariffs will be implemented on April 2nd could also impact pump prices, setting the stage for a volatile period for American drivers. The national average is currently hovering around $3.17 a gallon. Here in Illinois, the statewide average is $3.48 a gallon, and in Indiana, it’s $3.22 a gallon.