The Michigan state average is down 15 cents from a week ago
DEARBORN, Mich., (May 12, 2025) – Gas prices in Michigan are down 15 cents from last week. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.06 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 6 cents less than this time last month and 59 cents less than this time last year
Motorists are paying an average of $45 for a full 15-gallon tank of gasoline; a discount of about $12 from 2024′s highest price last July.
According to new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gasoline demand decreased from 9.09 million b/d to 8.71. Total domestic gasoline supply slightly increased from 225.5 million barrels to 225.7. Gasoline production decreased last week, averaging 9.7 million barrels per day.
At the close of Wednesday’s formal trading session, WTI fell $1.02 to settle at $58.07 a barrel. The EIA reports that crude oil inventories decreased by 2 million barrels from the previous week. At 438.4 million barrels, U.S. crude oil inventories are about 7% below the five-year average for this time of year.
“Michigan drivers are seeing lower prices at the pump this week,” said Adrienne Woodland, spokesperson, AAA-The Auto Club Group. “If demand stays low, alongside increasing gasoline stocks, motorists could continue to see gas prices decline.”
Compared to last week, Metro Detroit’s average daily gas price decreased. Metro Detroit’s current average is $3.09 per gallon, about 8 cents less than last week’s average and 51 cents less than this same time last year.
Click here to view AAA’s state and metro gas averages
- Most expensive gas price averages: Ann Arbor ($3.11), Marquette ($3.10), Metro Detroit ($3.09)
- Least expensive gas price averages: Traverse City ($2.94), Jackson ($2.95), Flint ($2.98)
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 5 cents per gallon when they fill up at Shell. Click here for more information.
CURRENT AND PAST PRICE AVERAGES
Regular Unleaded Gasoline
 | Sunday | Saturday | Week Ago | Month Ago | One Year Ago | 2024 Low | 2024 High | Record High |
| National | $3.14 | $3.14 | $3.17 | $3.21 | $3.63 | $3.03 (Dec. 29) | $3.68 (Apr. 19) | $5.02 (June 2022) |
| Michigan | $3.06 | $3.07 | $3.21 | $3.12 | $3.65 | $2.81 (Jan. 8) | $3.81 (July 26) | $5.22 (June 2022) |
| Detroit | $3.09 | $3.09 | $3.17 | $3.13 | $3.60 | $2.88 (Jan. 8) | $3.74 (July 26) | $5.31 (June 2022) |
| Click here to view current gasoline price averages |
Every day up to 130,000 stations in the nation and more than 4,200 stations in Michigan are surveyed based on credit card swipes and direct feeds in cooperation with the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) and Wright Express for unmatched statistical reliability. All average retail prices in this report are for a gallon of regular, unleaded gasoline.
AAA updates fuel price averages daily at www.GasPrices.AAA.com.
About AAA – The Auto Club Group
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