Updated April 5, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data
$3.17
Average Regular Unleaded — Fort Wayne, Indiana
Current Gas Prices in Fort Wayne
The average cost to fill up in Fort Wayne, Indiana is $$3.17 per gallon for regular gas right now. Compared to the national average, Fort Wayne drivers are paying $0.82 below the national average, reflecting local market dynamics.
Fuel Type
Price / Gallon
Grade
Trend
Regular Unleaded
$3.17
87 octane
▲ Rising
Mid-Grade
$3.66
89 octane
▲ Rising
Premium
$3.96
91-93 octane
▲ Rising
Diesel
$4.29
N/A
▲ Rising
Price Comparison
Fort Wayne Average
$3.17
Regular Unleaded
Indiana State Average
$3.09
$0.08 above the Indiana average
National Average
$3.99
$0.82 below the national average
About Gas Prices in Fort Wayne
The Fort Wayne fuel market reflects Indiana's broader pricing environment while adding local demand characteristics. With a growing population and rising commuter traffic, demand pressure in Fort Wayne is steady. Warehouse club stations and discount brands regularly beat street prices by 10-20 cents per gallon.
Gas Prices by Brand in This City
Estimated prices based on brand modifiers. Sorted cheapest to most expensive.
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Today's average gas price in Fort Wayne is $$3.17 per gallon for regular unleaded. Premium is approximately ${premPrice} and diesel runs ${dslPrice}. Individual station prices vary by 15-25 cents across the metro area.
The cheapest gas in Fort Wayne is typically found at warehouse clubs (Costco, Sam's Club), high-volume discount chains like Circle K and Speedway, and stations in commercial strips with multiple competitors. Our brand comparison table shows current estimated prices by major brand in Fort Wayne.
Fort Wayne's current average of $$3.17 compares to the Indiana statewide average of $$3.09. Fort Wayne is $0.08 above the Indiana average the state average, which is typical for a metro of its size and location.
Gas stations in Fort Wayne typically update prices 1-3 times per week in response to wholesale market changes. Prices generally dip early in the week and rise Thursday-Sunday. Following weekly trends helps identify optimal fill-up windows.