Metro Detroit Gas Prices Rise, But They're Still Lower Than Last Year
"Cooler weather typically brings relief as demand declines and discretionary travel ebbs."
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"Cooler weather typically brings relief as demand declines and discretionary travel ebbs."
It's a possibility, as a plan is currently emerging in the State Capitol to raise the sales tax from six to seven percent to help pay for road maintenance.
According to AAA Michigan, gas prices statewide are down by nearly 16 cents this week. GasBuddy.com, meanwhile, says average retail gasoline prices in Detroit fell 11.1 cents per gallon in the past week.
Auditors say an agency can do a better job inspecting gas station pumps to make sure consumers are getting what they pay for.
According to AAA Michigan, prices at the pump have risen about 3 cents during the past week to a statewide average of about $3.66 per gallon.
GasBuddy.com says prices are down 15 cents in the past week to an average of $3.56. That's 11 cents lower than one year ago.
AAA Michigan says gas prices have risen about 30 cents during the past week to a statewide average of around$3.83 per gallon.
Following last month's sudden spike, relief at the pump didn't last long in metro Detroit.
As of Sunday, June 23rd, gas prices in Detroit had fallen 28.8 cents per gallon, according to GasBuddy, and were averaging $3.55 for a gallon of regular unleaded.
Based on the latest surveys from AAA Michigan and GasBuddy.com, gas prices in Detroit have fallen about 27 cents per gallon in the past week.
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For the second straight week, AAA Michigan says gas prices statewide continue to be the highest in the Continental United States.
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It's what's on most Metro Detroit motorists' minds Monday morning: What's going on with gas?
Most Metro Detroit motorists hitting the road this weekend have probably noticed that gas prices have jumped on average about 30-cents per gallon overnight.
AAA Michigan says prices at the pump jumped 10 cents over the past week to a statewide average of $3.88 a gallon.
Average retail gasoline prices in Detroit have risen 19 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.71 per gallon.
The average price of a gallon of gasoline has dropped six cents over the past two weeks to $3.65 nationwide. Gas prices around metro Detroit are averaging $3.61 for a gallon of regular unleaded.
Consumers Energy will lower natural gas fuel costs by 15 percent effective April 1.
AAA Michigan reported the price at the pump rose almost 3 cents over the past week.
AAA Michigan says gasoline prices have risen about 7 cents during the past week to a statewide average of about $3.77 per gallon.
Gas prices are falling across Metro Detroit. AAA Michigan says the average price for self-serve unleaded fell almost seven cents in Metro Detroit to $3.76 a gallon.
Metro Detroit motorists say they're running out of ways to cut the budget as fuel prices rise.
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Clintondale Community Schools interim Superintendent Kevin Knoblock says the district decided not to reschedule the event "after extensive discussion and careful consideration."
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Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has requested a trade by submitting a three-team list of desired destinations, a person familiar with discussions confirmed to The Associated Press.
Feldman Automotive and the Wahlberg family teamed up to launch the outing six years ago, growing it into one of the region's top charity golf events.
Denny Hamlin went from the rear to first again Sunday, winning at Michigan International Speedway to earn his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series victory from the pole position.
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