EPA issues fuel waivers for Michigan, other Midwest states after refinery shutdown
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has agreed to issue a fuel waiver for Michigan and three other Midwest states after an outage at an Illinois oil refinery.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has agreed to issue a fuel waiver for Michigan and three other Midwest states after an outage at an Illinois oil refinery.
The Independence Day holiday is approaching this week and while gas prices are up substantially across the state, Metro Detroit is seeing less of a jump.
Drop in summer fuel prices may indicate Americans are traveling less than they used to, says one expert.
Michigan drivers are paying an average of $3.71 per gallon of regular unleaded.
The cost of filling up is rising ahead of the summer driving season, as peak demand and geopolitical issues converge.
A new MDOT survey wants Michigan drivers to take on changing the gas tax. Right now, the state charges 30 cents on the gallon for gas.
Nessel's office says the gas station has until Jan. 8, 2024, to respond.
Gas prices in the state dropped 15 cents from last week.
Gas prices hit an average of $3.27 a gallon this Thanksgiving, marking the cheapest prices since the pandemic despite an uptick in holiday travel.
The average price of gas in Michigan is at its lowest price since May and has fallen 7 cents since last week, according to AAA.
Michigan's average is $3.73 a gallon, with Metro Detroit averaging $3.77 a gallon.
The storm's eastern trajectory has caused it to avoid major oil refineries and mitigate such worries at a national level.
California has America's most expensive gas at around $5.00 a gallon. The cheapest is in Mississippi at $3.32 a gallon.
The giveaway was led by Adell Kimbrough, president of Prophetic World Group.
The state's average price for regular gas sits at $3.58 per gallon, which is 3 cents more than last month but $1.60 less than last year.
Gas prices in Metro Detroit increased about 7 cents per gallon compared to last week's average, AAA Michigan says.
The state's average gas price for regular gas currently sits at $3.46 per gallon, which is 7 cents more than last month and 41 cents from last year.
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Michiganders are paying 8 cents more than this time last month and 2 cents more than this time last year.
According to AAA on Tuesday, the state average price for regular gas is $2.99, which is 66 cents less than last month and 11 cents less than last year.
Google's annual "Year in Search" report ranked leading queries that included the term "near me" across the U.S. this year.
According to AAA, the average state price for regular gas is $3.07 per gallon, 81 cents less last month and 8 cents less than last year.
Officials say the state average of regular gas sits at $3.24 per gallon, which is 85 cents less than last month. However, it is 4 cents more than last year.
Sharp drop in average gas prices signals that this year's breakneck pace of inflation is cooling.
Prices at the pump are sliding amid slowing demand and fears of economic shutdowns around the globe.
ShaWanna Gajewski says Inkster's mayor demeaned her at her own groundbreaking and stalled her 72-home project after she refused to build him a house.
Charges against a 35-year-old Detroit father who was accused of crashing a motorcycle and leaving his 1-year-old daughter injured at the scene have been dismissed, according to court records.
Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin urged President Trump to make this issue a "centerpiece of your talks with President Xi."
Temple Israel, a Detroit-area synagogue, has spent the last six months rebuilding after a terror attack destroyed parts of the building.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new group of files about unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAP or UFOs, including a batch of documents regarding a mysterious military program studying aerospace threats.
Michigan's gas and diesel prices have risen noticeably every day this week, with gas prices inching closer to $5 a gallon and diesel prices continuing to set records, AAA says.
Stevie Wonder's two December shows at the Fox Theatre sold out, with some tickets listed for thousands of dollars. That's raising questions about what Michigan's new "Taylor Swift" ticket law actually protects fans from.
ShaWanna Gajewski says Inkster's mayor demeaned her at her own groundbreaking and stalled her 72-home project after she refused to build him a house.
A new pilot program launched in Detroit is testing technology designed to help fire and EMS vehicles move through intersections faster by communicating with traffic signals before they arrive.
Temple Israel, a Detroit-area synagogue, has spent the last six months rebuilding after a terror attack destroyed parts of the building.
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
If you're looking for sunshine in Metro Detroit, Friday is the day to seek it out.
Stevie Wonder's shows at the Fox Theatre sold out, with some tickets listed for thousands of dollars. That's raising questions about what Michigan's "Taylor Swift" ticket law actually protects fans from.
The list of 50 restaurants is made from a team of 16 scouters who travel the country and try food at all kinds of places, according to the NYT.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud told rapper Macklemore he's "always welcome in Dearborn" after venues on Ed Sheeran's stadium tour refused to include him.
Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin urged President Trump to make this issue a "centerpiece of your talks with President Xi."
Temple Israel, a Detroit-area synagogue, has spent the last six months rebuilding after a terror attack destroyed parts of the building.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new group of files about unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAP or UFOs, including a batch of documents regarding a mysterious military program studying aerospace threats.
Josh Allen and the Bills put on a show in a 41-31 win over the Detroit Lions in the first regular-season game at Highmark Stadium.
Michael Desronvil, the lone holdout juror in the high-profile Lindsay Clancy murder trial, said he "didn't have any doubts" during deliberations.
Thursday marks one year since Michigan Medicine ended gender-affirming care for young patients
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
The school immunization waiver rate climbed to 7.1% last year from 6.2% in 2024, the fifth straight year of decline and the highest exemption rate since 2010. Michigan is now outpacing the national average.
The standardbred-Friesian mare is currently undergoing treatment and is believed to be unvaccinated, according to state officials.
A new four-legged team member is already making an impact on students at Polk Elementary School in Dearborn Heights.
Josh Allen and the Bills put on a show in a 41-31 win over the Detroit Lions in the first regular-season game at Highmark Stadium.
Munetaka Murakami hit his team-leading 32nd home run as the Chicago White Sox tied with Cleveland for first place in the AL Central with a 3-1 win over the Detroit Tigers.
There are several ways fans can watch and stream Thursday's game.
An NCAA football committee says that while it cannot overturn Western Michigan's loss to Michigan earlier this month, it acknowledges the game would have had a different outcome if replay protocols were followed.
Myles Straw had two hits and an RBI, Max Scherzer allowed one run in five innings for his second win in four starts and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tigers 5-1, ending Detroit's winning streak at six.
At the top of the list is the open U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
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As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The Salvation Army thrift store in Utica is among the southeast Michigan shops in the agency that featured Halloween attire in a special pop-up fashion. CBS Detroit talked to some of the shoppers.
A judge's ruling for a 30-day notice before any work takes place at the Kennedy Center is the latest in the ongoing fight over Mr. Trump's vision for renovations to the performing arts center. CBS News has this report.
Multiple lane and road closures began Friday morning on Harper Avenue in Harper Woods. Here's the traffic report.
Megan Dietz, director of operations at the Salvation Army of Southeastern Michigan, speaks about customers finding Halloween costumes at the agency's thrift shops, whether they choose premade outfits or one-of-a-kind creations made from other attire.
Both Princess Jasmine and Chalupa are available at Michigan Humane's Berman Center for Animal Care in Westland.