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.
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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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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.
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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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In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
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