The Michigan state average is still 99 cents less than this time last year
DEARBORN, Mich., (May 11, 2020) – Gas prices in Michigan are up 31 cents compared to last week. Michigan drivers are now paying an average price of $1.84 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 28 cents more than this time last month but still 99 cents less than this time last year.
Motorists are paying an average of $28 for a full 15-gallon tank of gasoline; a discount of $16 from when prices were their highest last July.
The Energy Information Administration released new data that showed demand for gasoline increased by 800,000 b/d to 6.7 million b/d last week, which is 3.2 million b/d less than last year at this time. The boost in demand continues to push pump prices up around the country, as more states re-open businesses.
“Gas demand is expected to continue to grow, leading pump prices to continue their increase through the week,” said Adrienne Woodland, spokesperson, AAA – The Auto Club Group.
Compared to last week, Metro Detroit’s average daily gas price increased. Metro Detroit’s current average is $1.80 per gallon, 24 cents more than last week’s average and $1.03 less than this time last year.
Click here to view AAA’s state and metro gas averages
- Most expensive gas price averages: Benton Harbor ($1.89), Saginaw ($1.89), Grand Rapids ($1.88)
- Least expensive gas price averages: Marquette ($1.79), Metro Detroit ($1.80), Traverse City ($1.84)
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
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Sunday | Saturday | Week Ago | Month Ago | One Year Ago | 2019 Low | 2019 High | Record High |
| National | $1.84 | $1.84 | $1.78 | $1.88 | $2.87 | $2.23 (Jan. 9) | $2.90 (May 3) | $4.11 (July 2008) |
| Michigan | $1.84 | $1.82 | $1.53 | $1.56 | $2.83 | $2.02 (Jan. 2) | $2.95 (July 13) | $4.26 (May 2011) |
| Detroit | $1.80 | $1.78 | $1.56 | $1.56 | $2.83 | $2.03 (Jan. 9) | $2.95 (July 13) | $4.24 (May 2011) |
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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.
