DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Gas prices in Michigan declined slightly after setting a new 2021-high of $3.21 per gallon last week.
Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.20 per gallon for regular unleaded, which is 9 cents more than a week ago. This price is 18 cents more than this time last month and $1.03 more than this time last year.
Motorists are paying an average of $48 for a full 15-gallon tank of gasoline; an increase of about $9 from when prices were their highest last January.
AAA Michigan says falling gas demand, while supply increases, would typically help to stabilize and reduce pump prices; however, crude prices continue to increase and send pump prices higher. AAA expects crude oil prices to likely continue climbing following the holiday and through the end of summer.
“Gas prices rose last week as more than 1.4 million Michigan residents were expected to hit the road for the Independence Day holiday,” said Adrienne Woodland, spokesperson, AAA-The Auto Club Group. “After the sharp spike, motorists will likely see prices stabilize through this week.”
Most expensive gas price averages: Metro Detroit ($3.28), Ann Arbor ($3.27), Jackson ($3.19)
Least expensive gas price averages: Traverse City ($3.06), Benton Harbor ($3.13), Marquette ($3.13)
