DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Average gas prices in Michigan decreased a fraction over the past week, but some metro areas in the state are now at or above $3.00 a gallon for regular unleaded.
Drivers are now paying an average of $2.95 per gallon, as of Monday morning, just a penny less than a week ago. Prices are 17 cents higher than this time last month and $1.11 more than this time one year ago.
Last Wednesday, the Colonial Pipeline announced the restart of pipeline operations following a ransomware attack. From the time the pipeline was taken offline on Friday, May 7th, the national gas price average increased nine cents. That pushed the national average to $3.04, the highest since October 2014.
“The restart of the pipeline is very positive news for motorists,” said Adrienne Woodland, spokesperson, AAA-The Auto Club Group. “While impact won’t be seen immediately and motorists in affected areas can expect a few more days of limited fuel supply, relief is coming. This is an especially good update ahead of the Memorial Day holiday.”
The national average will likely continue to see fluctuation in the next few days and the states where prices have spiked will see some relief as the pipeline becomes fully operational.
