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DEARBORN – Gas prices in Michigan are down 38 cents from a week ago. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $4.17 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 23 cents less than this time last month but still $1.05 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 increased from 8.35 million barrels per day to 8.80 million. Total domestic gasoline supply decreased slightly from 209.2 million barrels to 209 million. Gasoline production increased from 9.24 million barrels per day to 9.70 million barrels.
At the close of Friday's formal trading session, WTI rose 31 cents to settle at $90.83 per barrel. The EIA reports that U.S. crude oil inventories decreased 0.9 million barrels to 409.8 million barrels, 4% below the five-year average.
“Michigan gas prices have fallen to their lowest level since early September,” said Adrienne Woodland, spokesperson, AAA-The Auto Club Group. "Despite the recent declines, motorists are still paying $1.05 more per gallon than a year ago."
The most expensive gas price averages were in Benton Harbor where it as $4.29) for a gallon of fuel, while the least expensive gas price averages were in Flint qt $4.00) 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.