Gas Prices Spike Before Labor Day Holiday
The auto club says about 1.2 million state residents have Labor Day travel plans - with most expected to travel on the road
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The auto club says about 1.2 million state residents have Labor Day travel plans - with most expected to travel on the road
AAA Michigan says motorists are paying nine cents less for gas this week. That follows last week's dip of nearly one cent.
Motorists are seeing prices at the pump climb again.
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AAA Michigan says gasoline prices are up about 11 cents over the past week. That puts the statewide average at $3.73 per gallon.
The auto club said Monday the average is about 53 cents per gallon less than last year at this time.
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Drivers will have to dig even deeper into their pockets this week when getting a fill-up. Gas prices are up yet again.
Folks are seeing gas prices at the $3.99 a gallon rate as they fill up for the weekend.
Local drivers will have to break the bank to fill the tank, as the price at the pump continues to go up.
AAA Michigan reports that Michigan motorists will pay 23.5 cents MORE for gas this week.
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AAA Michigan says gasoline prices are up more than 2 cents per gallon during the past week to a statewide average of $3.45.
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AAA Michigan says gasoline prices are down about 16 cents per gallon during the past week to a statewide average of $3.40.
AAA Michigan says gasoline prices are up about 9 cents per gallon during the past week to a statewide average of $3.51.
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