Hoosiers are paying high prices and facing severe shortages for propane. One gallon now costs about $3.90.
According to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the prices are down 12 cents over the week but up about $1.59 compared to this time last year.
State Representative Randy Frye (R-Greensburg) said the shortage is attributed to a variety of reasons including a successful harvest where farmers used propane to dry grain, a colder winter than expected and also propane exports.
“Those are the three factors that I believe are leading to us not having enough propane in our area,” Frye explained. “I actually believe there is enough propane, it is just not here. We need to get it transported here and it takes time.”
Customers whose tanks are running low and unable to find a supplier can call 800-382-5516 for help.
Senator Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.) is asking President Obama for assistance.
