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DEARBORN – Gas prices in Michigan are down 15 cents from last week. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $4.51 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 38 cents less than this time last month but still $1.71 cents more than this time last year.
Motorists are paying an average of $68 for a full 15-gallon tank of gasoline; an increase of about $17 from 2025’s highest price last August.
According to new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gasoline demand decreased from 8.76 million barrels per day to 8.40 million. Total domestic gasoline supply increased from 204.7 million barrels to 208.3 million. Gasoline production decreased from 9.34 million barrels per day to 9.23 million barrels.
At the close of Wednesday's formal trading session, WTI rose 95 cents to settle at $95.09 per barrel. The EIA reports that U.S. crude oil inventories decreased 8.6 million barrels to 415.6 million barrels, 3% below the five-year average.
“Gas prices fell 15 cents this week, but Michigan drivers are still feeling the strain at the pump,” said Adrienne Woodland, spokesperson, AAA-The Auto Club Group. “The statewide average remains $1.71 higher than this time last year."
Compared to last week, Metro Detroit's average daily gas price decreased. Metro Detroit's current average is $4.54 per gallon, about 6 cents less than last week's average but still $1.72 more than this same time last year.
The most expensive gas price average was in Ann Arbor where it was $4.56 a gallon, while the least expensive gas price average was in Marquette at $4.29 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.