DETROIT – The national average price for a gallon of gas is now more than $5, according to the AAA. This is the first time this has ever happened.
According to the Associated Press, drivers in other parts of the country, especially California, are paying a lot more than $5 for a gallon of gas.
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On June 11, 2022, Michigan’s average price for a gallon of gasoline was $5.223. Metro Detroit’s average reached $5.293. That is the highest recorded average price in Michigan’s history.
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Michigan average gas prices, according to AAA:
| Regular | Mid-Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Avg. | $5.223 | $5.549 | $5.892 | $5.782 |
| Yesterday Avg. | $5.216 | $5.540 | $5.877 | $5.766 |
| Week Ago Avg. | $5.020 | $5.257 | $5.598 | $5.553 |
| Month Ago Avg. | $4.353 | $4.667 | $5.003 | $5.255 |
| Year Ago Avg. | $3.159 | $3.420 | $3.758 | $3.258 |
The current average price for regular gasoline across Michigan:
- Ann Arbor: $5.272
- Benton Harbor: $5.175
- Flint: $5.184
- Grand Rapids/Muskegon/Holland: $5.175
- Jackson: $5.185
- Lansing/East Lansing: $5.186
- Marquette: $5.174
- Metro Detroit: $5.293
- Saginaw/Bay City/Midland: $5.171
- Traverse City: $5.097
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