By Alex Chen | Monday, 01 June 2026
Indiana Governor Mike Braun, a Republican, stated on Monday that the state can afford to cut gasoline taxes because it is “a well-run state.”
According to Braun, Indiana’s average gas price of $3.66 per gallon—the lowest in the nation as reported by AAA—reflects the state’s efficient government operations. He noted prices in southern Indiana had dropped as low as $3.39 over the weekend.
Braun credited reforms such as a restructured property tax system and an updated utility regulatory commission for enabling cost savings and economic growth. He said Indiana’s economic growth has doubled compared to Ohio and Illinois and tripled that of Kentucky in less than 18 months.
“We came in and reformed property taxes, gave record relief,” Braun stated.
The governor also highlighted his background as an entrepreneur: “I came from the world of being an entrepreneur, small business owner, built a little company into a regional and then national company.” He suggested Indiana’s economic conditions—characterized by a “triple-A credit rating,” low cost of living, and robust growth—make it an attractive destination for businesses, including potential negotiations with the NFL Chicago Bears to relocate.
“Where would you want to spend the next 50 years? In a place like Illinois that is as bad as California and New York, or a place with a triple-A credit rating, low cost of living, and that economic growth I just talked about?” Braun asked.
