SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Indiana Governor Mike Braun has declared a new statewide energy emergency thus extending the suspension of Indiana’s Gasoline Usage Tax and Gasoline Excise Tax through Sept. 5.

“New conditions that continue to disrupt global energy distribution provide a new basis for a suspension of gas taxes. Affordability is my top priority, and my gas tax suspensions delivered the cheapest gas in America for Hoosiers all summer. I’m keeping those savings going for Hoosier families, and my recommended budget will tap our reserves to keep state and local infrastructure projects fully funded," said Braun.

The governor's office states the new emergency stems from new disruptions to global oil shipping lanes in the Black Sea/Kerch Strait as the Russia-Ukraine conflict has escalated into maritime drone battles along with the disruption to the Alberta Oil Sands Region from Canadian wildfires.

The new emergency takes effect on Friday, following the expiration of the current suspension.

Braun is set to reevaluate in 30 days to determine whether another pause is needed. The new energy emergency provides a 120-day window of authority.