AP file photo - A customer pumps gas at a gas station.

DEARBORN – Gas prices in Michigan are down 20 cents from last week. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $4.63 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 63 cents more than this time last month and $1.42 more than this time last year.

Motorists are paying an average of $69 for a full 15-gallon tank of gasoline; an increase of about $18 from 2025’s highest price last August.

According to new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gasoline demand increased from 8.75 million b/d to 8.76 million. Total domestic gasoline supply decreased from 215.7 million barrels to 214.2 million. Gasoline production decreased last week, averaging 9.3 million barrels per day.

At the close of Friday’s formal trading session, WTI rose 25 cents to settle at $96.60 a barrel. The EIA reports crude oil inventories decreased by 7.9 million barrels from the previous week. At 445 million barrels, U.S. crude oil inventories are about 2% below the five-year average for this time of year.

“Michigan drivers are getting some relief at the pump, with gas prices falling 20 cents over the past week,” said Adrienne Woodland, spokesperson, AAA-The Auto Club Group. “While the recent drop is welcome, continued volatility and higher crude oil prices could quickly push pump prices higher again.”

Compared to last week, Metro Detroit’s average daily gas price decreased. Metro Detroit’s current average is $4.63 per gallon, about 15 cents less than last week’s average and $1.47 more than this same time last year.

The most expensive gas price was in Jackson where it was $4.74 a gallon for fuel. The least expensive gas price was in Marquette where it was $4.36 a gallon.

Find Local Gas Prices

Daily national, state, and metro gas price averages can be found at Gasprices.aaa.com

Motorists can find the lowest gas prices on their smartphone or tablet with the free AAA Mobile app. The app can also be used to map a route, find discounts, book a hotel and access AAA roadside assistance.

Ways to Save on Gasoline

– Combine errands to limit driving time.

– Shop around for the best gas prices in your community.

– Consider paying cash. Some retailers charge extra per gallon for customers who pay with a credit card.

– Remove excess weight in your vehicle.

– Drive conservatively. Aggressive acceleration and speeding reduces fuel economy.

– Enroll in savings programs. AAA Members who enroll in Shell’s Fuel Rewards program can save 30 cents per gallon on their first fill-up and 5 cents per gallon each additional trip to the pump. Click here for more information. Members can also save money when buying gasoline, diesel, and propane at Love’s Travel Stops in select states. Click here to learn more.