INDIANAPOLIS -- The price of gasoline continues to increase in Indiana.

The Hoosier Motor Club reports that the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded Wednesday was nearly $1.53, up more than 1 cent from Tuesday.

One month ago, the average price was just under $1.43, and one year ago, the average price was about a $1.31.

Gasoline prices in Indiana are just slightly below the national average, which is just over $1.53 a gallon.

Gary had the state's highest prices, at $1.55 a gallon. Prices in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne were only about a penny less.

The lowest average price in Indiana was in Evansville, where a gallon is a little over a $1.46.