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AAA: Michigan Gas Prices Decrease 5 Cents

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The Michigan state average is still up $1.10 compared to this time last year 

DEARBORN, Mich., (August 16, 2021) – Gas prices in Michigan are down 5 cents compared to last week.  Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.25 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 8 cents more than this time last month and $1.10 more than this time last year.

Motorists are paying an average of $49 for a full 15-gallon tank of gasoline; an increase of about $10 from when prices were their highest last January.

In its latest weekly report, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported that gas demand dropped from 9.78 million b/d to 9.43 million b/d. Last week’s demand measurement is 500,000 b/d lower than the rate at this time in 2019, signaling that summer gas demand is likely softening as the school year starts, in addition to COVID concerns. Additionally, total domestic gas stocks declined by 1.3 million bbl to 227.5 million bbl. The drop in demand has helped to minimize pump price increases, but elevated crude prices continue to keep summer pump prices high.

At the close of Thursday’s formal trading session, WTI decreased by 16 cents to settle at $69.09. Crude prices declined slightly last week due to market concerns that crude demand may not rebound this year as anticipated due to surging coronavirus infection rates across the globe. Price decreases have occurred despite EIA’s latest report showing that total domestic crude stocks decreased nominally to 438.8 million bbl.

“As crude prices remain high, AAA expects the Michigan average to remain above $3 per gallon throughout the summer,” said Adrienne Woodland, spokesperson, AAA-The Auto Club Group.

Compared to last week, Metro Detroit’s average daily gas price decreased slightly. Metro Detroit’s current average is $3.35 per gallon.  This price is 1 cent less than last week’s average but still $1.12 more than this same time last year.

Click here to view AAA’s state and metro gas averages

  • Most expensive gas price averages: Metro Detroit ($3.35), Ann Arbor ($3.32), Marquette ($3.26)
  • Least expensive gas price averages: Benton Harbor ($3.13), Lansing ($3.16), Flint ($3.16)

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.

                            CURRENT AND PAST PRICE AVERAGES

                                       Regular Unleaded Gasoline

Sunday Saturday Week Ago Month Ago One Year Ago 2020 Low 2020 High Record High
National $3.18 $3.19 $3.19 $3.16 $2.18 $1.77 (Apr. 29) $2.60 (Jan. 9) $4.11 (July 2008)
Michigan  $3.25  $3.26 $3.30 $3.17 $2.15 $1.41 (Apr. 28) $2.63 (Jan. 9) $4.26 (May 2011)
Detroit $3.35 $3.35 $3.36 $3.29 $2.23 $1.42 (Apr. 28) $2.61 (Jan. 9) $4.24 (May 2011)
Click here to view current gasoline price averages

Gas Price Survey Methodology

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
AAA in Michigan celebrated its 100th Anniversary – A Century of Service in 2016 and has over 1.5 million members across the state. It is part of The Auto Club Group (ACG).  Connect with us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

The Auto Club Group (ACG) is the second largest AAA club in North America with more than 14 million members across 14 U.S. states, the province of Quebec and two U.S. territories. ACG and its affiliates provide members with roadside assistance, insurance products, banking and financial services, travel offerings and more. ACG belongs to the national AAA federation with more than 60 million members in the United States and Canada. AAA’s mission is to protect and advance freedom of mobility and improve traffic safety. For more information, get the AAA Mobile app, visit AAA.com, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

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