Michigan's gas prices increase by 8 cents compared to last week, AAA says
Michigan's average gas prices are up 8 cents a gallon for regular unleaded fuel as compared to a week ago, AAA-The Auto Club reports.
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Michigan's average gas prices are up 8 cents a gallon for regular unleaded fuel as compared to a week ago, AAA-The Auto Club reports.
Michigan's average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gas has spiked 24 cents in the past week and a half, according to AAA.
Gas prices are noticeably on the increase across the country – and an analyst says that trend is likely to continue.
Michigan's gas prices have gone up about 20 cents in just one week, AAA says.
Gas prices in Michigan continue to hover just below $4 a gallon on average, AAA says.
Michigan drivers are currently paying an average of $3.96 per gallon for regular unleaded, AAA says.
Michigan gas prices are up 9 cents this week compared to last week, AAA says, with motorists paying an average of $4.10 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline.
The summer blend of gasoline, which hasn't yet been required in Southeast Michigan, is 10 to 20 cents a gallon more expensive than off-season gas.
Michigan drivers are seeing the lowest gas prices in several weeks, AAA says, with the average cost of a regular unleaded gallon of gas hovering around $4.01.
Prices at the pump in Michigan are at their lowest since April, with AAA saying the state average for a gallon of regular unleaded gas is just about $4.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
AAA expects that more than 2 million Michigan residents will travel at least 50 miles from home around the Independence Day holiday.
The average cost of a gallon of regular unleaded gas in Michigan is now $4.19, up two cents from last week.
Gas prices continue to decline in Michigan, with the state average for regular unleaded now at $4.17 per gallon.
Motorists are now paying an average of $4.35 per gallon for regular unleaded, compared to $4.63 on May 25 and $4.84 on May 18.
Despite the recent easing, fuel prices are noticeably high as the summer travel season begins.
Memorial Day weekend traffic is expected to be busy, but only just barely topping a previous national record for the holiday.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $4.73 per gallon for regular unleaded gas, AAA-The Auto Club Group says.
A round trip from Detroit to Mackinaw City would cost $103.95 in gas at current prices in a vehicle that hits 27 miles per gallon, AAA says.
Diesel prices hit a record high in Michigan over the weekend, with regular unleaded gas prices also noticeably high
Michigan motorists paid an average price of $4.86 for a gallon of regular unleaded on Friday, when the national average was $4.39 a gallon.
Photos of gas price signs have been trending on social media during the past few days, as motorists take note of a spike in fuel prices.
To put the pricing in perspective, AAA says it would cost $49.82 in gas to make a round trip from Detroit to Grand Rapids in a vehicle that gets 27 mpg.
The average cost of a gallon of gasoline hit $4.18 on Tuesday, up $1.20 since the conflict in the Middle East started on Feb. 28.
