The Michigan State average is lowest since March 2016

DEARBORN, Mich., (March 30, 2020) - Gas prices in Michigan dropped 13 cents compared to a week ago. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $1.73 per gallon for regular unleaded, which is the lowest price seen since February of 2016. This price is 65 cents less than this time last month and $1.08 less than this time last year.

Motorists are paying an average of $26 for a full 15-gallon tank of gasoline; a discount of $18 from when prices were their highest last July.

Pump prices continue to decline around the country as oil prices have decreased significantly in response to the increasing public health, financial and economic impact of COVID-19 and the crude price war between Russia and Saudi Arabia. New data from the Energy Information Administration reveals that with many Americans staying at home and practicing social distancing, gas demand dropped dramatically — from 9.7 million b/d to 8.8 million b/d — last week.

"Gas demand is likely to continue decreasing and push gas prices cheaper," said Adrienne Woodland, spokesperson, AAA - The Auto Club Group.

Compared to last week, Metro Detroit’s average daily gas price decreased. Metro Detroit’s current average is $1.73 per gallon, about 15 cents less than last week’s average and about $1.03 less than this same time last year.

• Most expensive gas price averages:  Marquette ($1.92), Traverse City ($1.83), Ann Arbor ($1.81) 
• Least expensive gas price averages:   Flint ($1.69), Grand Rapids ($1.69), Benton Harbor ($1.70)

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.

About AAA - The Auto Club Group
AAA in Michigan celebrated its 100th Anniversary - A Century of Service in 2016 and has over 1.4 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. ACG and its affiliates provide membership, insurance, banking, financial services, and travel offerings to over 13.5 million members across 13 U.S. states, the province of Quebec and two U.S. territories including Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Michigan, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Puerto Rico, South Carolina and the U.S. Virgin Islands; most of Illinois and Minnesota; and a portion of Indiana. ACG belongs to the national AAA federation with more than 60 million members in the United States and Canada whose mission includes protecting and advancing freedom of mobility and improving traffic safety. Motorists can map a route, identify gas prices, find discounts, book a hotel, and access AAA roadside assistance with the AAA Mobile app for iPhone, iPad and Android. Learn more at AAA.com/mobile. Visit AAA on the Internet at AAA.com.