The Michigan state average is still $1.63 more than this time last year

DEARBORN, Mich., (July 11, 2022) - Gas prices in Michigan are down 14 cents from a week ago. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $4.81 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 41 cents less than this time last month but still $1.63 more than this time last year.

Motorists are paying an average of $72 for a full 15-gallon tank of gasoline; an increase of about $21 from when prices were their highest last November.

According to new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gas demand increased from 8.92 million b/d to 9.41 million b/d ahead of the 4th of July holiday, while total domestic gas stocks decreased by 2.5 million bbl. Typically, these supply/demand trends would put upward pressure on pump prices; however, falling oil prices have contributed to lower pump prices.

At the close of Wednesday’s formal trading session, WTI decreased by 98 cents to settle at $98.53. Crude prices continue to face strong headwinds amid broad market concerns regarding the potential for economic growth to slow or stall due to rising interest rates and inflation. A lower economic growth rate than expected could cause crude demand to decline, leading prices to follow suit. Additionally, EIA reported that total domestic crude stocks increased by 8.2 million bbl to 423.8 million bbl last week, which is nearly 22 million bbl lower than the storage level last year.

"Michigan motorists continue to see falling gas prices across the state," said Adrienne Woodland, spokesperson, AAA-The Auto Club Group. "While demand increased prior to the 4th of July, falling oil prices have helped contribute to lower pump prices."

Compared to last week, Metro Detroit’s average daily gas price decreased. Metro Detroit’s current average is $4.88 per gallon, about 17 cents less than last week’s average but still $1.59 more than this same time last year.

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

• Most expensive gas price averages:  Marquette ($5.00), Ann Arbor ($4.94), Metro Detroit ($4.88)
• Least expensive gas price averages: Benton Harbor ($4.67), Grand Rapids ($4.71), Traverse City ($4.76)

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	2021 Low	2021 High	Record High
National	$4.68	$4.70	$4.81	$4.99	$3.14	$2.25 (Jan. 1)	$3.42 (Nov. 5)	$5.02 (June 2022)
Michigan	$4.81	$4.82	$4.95	$5.22	$3.18	$2.17 (Jan. 10)	$3.43 (Nov. 7)	$5.22 (June 2022)
Detroit	$4.88	$4.90	$5.05	$5.27	$3.29	$2.20 (Jan. 7)	$3.40 (Nov. 6)	$5.31 (June 2022)

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.

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