DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Gas prices in Michigan are up 23 cents from a week ago, with Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.57 per gallon for regular unleaded.
Despite the increase, this week’s price is eight cents less than this time last month and a $1 less than this time last year.
Michigan motorists are seeing a sharp spike in gas prices ahead of Memorial Day Weekend, where more than 1.1 million Michiganders are expected to hit the roadways. Despite the recent increases, it’s unlikely that prices will come anywhere near the state average that holiday travelers paid last year of $4.60 per gallon.
“While Michigan drivers are seeing a double-digit increase in pump prices compared to this time last week, prices have held steady over the past few days,” said Adrienne Woodland, spokesperson, AAA-The Auto Club Group. “If gas demand increases ahead of Memorial Day weekend, drivers could see pump prices move higher.”
Most expensive gas price averages: Traverse City ($3.65), Jackson ($3.64), Lansing ($3.61)
Least expensive gas price averages: Metro Detroit ($3.51), Benton Harbor ($3.54), Saginaw ($3.59)
