Gas Prices in South Bend, IN Today

Updated April 5, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data

$3.30

Average Regular Unleaded — South Bend, Indiana

Current Gas Prices in South Bend

The average cost to fill up in South Bend, Indiana is $$3.30 per gallon for regular gas right now. Compared to the national average, South Bend drivers are paying $0.69 below the national average, reflecting local market dynamics.

Fuel TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$3.3087 octane▲ Rising
Mid-Grade$3.8189 octane▲ Rising
Premium$4.1291-93 octane▲ Rising
Diesel$4.47N/A▲ Rising

Price Comparison

South Bend Average
$3.30
Regular Unleaded
Indiana State Average
$3.09
$0.21 above the Indiana average
National Average
$3.99
$0.69 below the national average

About Gas Prices in South Bend

The South Bend fuel market reflects Indiana's broader pricing environment while adding local demand characteristics. With a growing population and rising commuter traffic, demand pressure in South Bend 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.

CHEAPEST
Costco
$3.15
Speedway
$3.27
Circle K
$3.28
Sunoco
$3.31
Marathon
$3.32
BP
$3.34
Mobil
$3.35
Exxon
$3.36
Shell
$3.38
Chevron
$3.40

Fuel Type Prices in This City

Regular Unleaded
87 octane
Premium Gasoline
91-93 octane
Diesel Fuel
N/A

Gas Prices in Nearby Cities

Kalamazoo$3.18Fort Wayne$3.17Chicago$3.31Evanston$3.47Des Plaines$3.62Wyoming$3.32Grand Rapids$3.31Waukegan$3.44Joliet$3.32Schaumburg$3.58
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Frequently Asked Questions

At today's South Bend average of $$3.30 per gallon, a standard 13-gallon sedan tank costs ${fillCost} to fill. A larger 20-gallon SUV or truck tank runs ${truckFill}. Choosing the cheapest local station can save $3-5 on each fill-up.
Monday and Tuesday are statistically the cheapest days to buy gas in most US cities including South Bend. Prices rise Thursday through Sunday as weekend driving demand increases. Filling up Tuesday afternoon before price adjustments is a reliable strategy.
South Bend and surrounding cities typically track similar fuel prices given shared supply infrastructure. Differences of 5-15 cents between nearby cities are common depending on local tax differences and competition levels.
A 10-cent savings on 15 gallons equals $1.50. If the cheaper station is 5 miles away and your car gets 25 MPG, the detour costs about 0.4 gallons. Savings above 15 cents per gallon are consistently worth moderate detours.
Most states have price gouging statutes that activate during declared emergencies. Outside of emergency declarations, gas stations set prices based on market conditions. Normal price variation between stations is competition, not gouging.

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