Michigan Gas Prices Rise 6 Cents Amid Regional Variations

Michigan gas prices increased by 6 cents from last week, reaching an average of $3.09 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel, which is still 13 cents lower than last month and 27 cents below last year. The cost to fill a 15-gallon tank averages about $46, around $11 less than the highest prices seen in 2024. While the state overall saw a price rise, Metro Detroit experienced a decline, with prices dropping 5 cents to $3.06 per gallon. Benton Harbor, Ann Arbor, and Saginaw have some of the highest gas prices in Michigan, whereas Traverse City, Marquette, and Grand Rapids offer some of the lowest. Nationally, gasoline demand has decreased while supply increased, contributing to a dip in crude oil prices, with West Texas Intermediate trading under $62 a barrel. Despite regional price fluctuations, Michigan's gas prices remain below the national average of $3.13 per gallon.