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AAA: Year-End Holidays Bring Higher Gas Prices to Michigan

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The Michigan state average is up 8 cents from a week ago

DEARBORN, Mich., (December 29, 2025) – Gas prices in Michigan are up 8 cents compared to last week. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $2.81 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 19 cents less than this time last month and 22 cents less than this time last year.

Motorists are paying an average of $42 for a full 15-gallon tank of gasoline; a discount of about $15 from 2024’s highest price last July.

“Michigan drivers traveling for the holidays are seeing an increase in prices at the pump,” said Adrienne Woodland, spokesperson, AAA-The Auto Club Group.

Compared to last week, Metro Detroit’s average daily gas price increased slightly. Metro Detroit’s current average is $2.81 per gallon, about 1 cent more than last week’s average but still 22 cents less than this same time last year.

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

  • Most expensive gas price averages:  Jackson ($2.92), Ann Arbor ($2.90), Lansing ($2.89)
  • Least expensive gas price averages: Traverse City ($2.55), Marquette ($2.58), Grand Rapids ($2.73)

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. Click here for more information. Members can also save money when buying gasoline, diesel, and propane at Love’s Travel Stops in select states. Click here to learn more.

                            CURRENT AND PAST PRICE AVERAGES

                                       Regular Unleaded Gasoline

SundaySaturdayWeek AgoMonth AgoOne Year Ago2024 Low2024 HighRecord High
National$2.83$2.84$2.86$3.02$3.03$3.03 (Dec. 29)$3.68 (Apr. 19)$5.02 (June 2022)
Michigan$2.81$2.83$2.73$3.00$3.03$2.81 (Jan. 8)$3.81 (July 26)$5.22 (June 2022)
Detroit $2.81 $2.82$2.80$2.98$3.03$2.88 (Jan. 8)$3.74 (July 26)$5.31 (June 2022)
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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