Cedar Lake, IN
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Cedar Lake, IN · IN average $4.08/gal
Finding cheap gas in Cedar Lake (46303)
Cedar Lake takes its name from the largest natural lake in northwest Indiana, an 800-acre body of water ringed by parks, beaches, and a long history as a summer resort town. That lakeside character keeps the town more residential and recreational than commercial, so its gas stations sit along the main road rather than scattered through the neighborhoods.
US Route 41 (Wicker Avenue) is the through-route, and most of the pumps line up along it. Cedar Lake is one of the fastest-growing towns in the state, so newer stations have opened to serve the influx, which helps competition on that corridor.
Sitting in Lake County near the Illinois line, Cedar Lake shares the region's structural advantage: Indiana's suspended state gas tax in 2026 has made Hoosier fuel the cheapest in the nation, a gap Illinois drivers a short hop west notice. For residents, the practical play is simply checking the Route 41 stations against each other.
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How to save more on gas in Cedar Lake
1. Use warehouse clubs
Costco and Sam’s Club typically price 15-25 cents per gallon below nearby stations. Membership pays for itself within a few fill-ups.
2. Fill up early in the week
Stations often raise prices Thursday for weekend demand. Fill up Monday through Wednesday to avoid the lift.
3. Keep tires properly inflated
Properly inflated tires improve fuel economy by up to 3 percent at current prices. Check pressure once a month.
4. Check back tomorrow
Prices can shift 10-20 cents overnight during volatile markets. A quick check before you leave home avoids paying yesterday’s spike.
5. Pay cash at split-pricing stations
Stations with cash and credit split pricing typically save an average of 10 cents per gallon when you pay cash.
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About gas prices in Indiana
Indiana hosts the BP Whiting refinery on the Lake Michigan shore, which is the largest refinery in the Midwest at roughly 440,000 barrels per day and serves as the dominant supply source for Chicago, Northwest Indiana, and large parts of the Midwest. The state gas tax is around 33 cents per gallon when sales tax is layered on, slightly above the Midwest average. Costco, Sam's Club, Speedway (now part of 7-Eleven), and Murphy USA at Walmart locations are the most reliable for value across Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Evansville. Gary and Hammond often see the lowest pump prices statewide thanks to direct Whiting refinery supply.