Gov. Mike Braun declared an energy emergency, reinstating his suspension of the state's gas usage tax and gas excise tax through Sept. 5.

Hoosiers are just days away from seeing their gas prices higher than they've been in months.

As Indiana's gas tax holiday winds down, Gov. Mike Braun discussed how the state is reimbursing local governments. 

Indiana's suspension of the state gas tax has saved drivers money at the pump, but it has also delayed hundreds of millions of dollars that normally go toward road projects across the state.

According to Indiana state law, the governor can only declare or extend a gas tax through a 120-day period. Braun would need special legislative approval to extend it again.

While the extension of Indiana's gas tax suspension is helping Hoosiers save money at the pump, officials in southern Indiana said it could also mean less funding for road repairs and maintenance.

Attorney General Todd Rokita said his office will use the website to monitor the market and investigate retailors for price gouging. 

Higher pump prices also mean higher gas taxes, due to the way Indiana structures its fuel tax system.

The increase means Hoosiers will pay more at the gas pump this summer.

A total of 57 cents per gallon in state taxes will be charged during September under rate changes released Wednesday by the Indiana Department of Revenue.