INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — On Monday, Gov. Mike Braun said he might consider suspending Indiana’s gas sales tax if the war with Iran lasts longer than a few weeks.

The governor’s comments came as the statewide average hit $3.49 per gallon, up 59 cents from one week ago, according to data from GasBuddy. Braun said he first wants to see how long the war lasts.

“It’s only been a little more than a week. If we had not done this at this time, it probably would have been worse in the mid- and long-term,” Braun said. “Just like the stock market can go up and down, you...