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

DEARBORN – Gas prices in Michigan are down 21 cents from a week ago. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $4.17 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 61 cents less than this time last month but still 99 cents more than this time last year.

Motorists are paying an average of $63 for a full 15-gallon tank of gasoline; an increase of about $12 from 2025’s highest price last August.

According to new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gasoline demand decreased from 9.25 million b/d to 8.59 million. Total domestic gasoline supply increased from 211.6 million barrels to 215 million. Gasoline production decreased last week, averaging 9.4 million barrels per day.

At the close of Friday’s formal trading session, WTI fell $2.50 to settle at $90.54 a barrel. The EIA reports crude oil inventories decreased by 8 million barrels from the previous week. At 433.7 million barrels, U.S. crude oil inventories are about 3% below the five-year average for this time of year.

“Michigan driver’s continue to see lower prices at the pump, with the state average dropping 61 cents over the past month,” said Adrienne Woodland, spokesperson, AAA-The Auto Club Group.

Compared to last week, Metro Detroit’s average daily gas price decreased. Metro Detroit’s current average is $4.23 per gallon, about 16 cents less than last week’s average but still $1.08 more than this same time last year.

The most expensive gas price averages were in Ann Arbor where has was $4.25 a gallon. The least expensive gas price averages were in Flint, where it was only $3.95 per 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.