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Ann Arbor restrictions on gas-powered leaf blowers in effect this summer
Read full article: Ann Arbor restrictions on gas-powered leaf blowers in effect this summerOfficials said the goals of the ordinance are to reduce greenhouse gases, protect residents from pollutants and promote the cityโs sustainability goals.
Double-swiping the rewards card led to free gas for months -- and a felony theft charge
Read full article: Double-swiping the rewards card led to free gas for months -- and a felony theft chargeA Nebraska woman allegedly found a lucrative quirk at a gas station pump โ double-swipe the rewards card and get free gas.
Metro Detroit seeing significant drop in gas prices, will trend continue?
Read full article: Metro Detroit seeing significant drop in gas prices, will trend continue?Metro Detroit has seen a significant drop in gas prices over the last few weeks and many want to know if the prices will continue to drop. Hereโs what the experts are saying.
President Biden to announce gas price reduction plan
Read full article: President Biden to announce gas price reduction planPresident Joe Biden will announce the release of 15 million barrels of oil from the U.S. strategic reserve as part of a response to recent production cuts announced by OPEC+ nations.
Biden to release 15M barrels from oil reserve, more possible
Read full article: Biden to release 15M barrels from oil reserve, more possiblePresident Joe Biden will announce the release of 15 million barrels of oil from the U.S. strategic reserve as part of a response to recent production cuts announced by OPEC+ nations.
Hereโs how long gas prices, airfare will continue to drop in Michigan
Read full article: Hereโs how long gas prices, airfare will continue to drop in MichiganThereโs good economic news as gas and airline prices take a dip. However, the lower price points may not stick around through the end of the year.
Gas giveaway benefits single mothers and seniors on Detroitโs east side
Read full article: Gas giveaway benefits single mothers and seniors on Detroitโs east sidePlenty of people participated in a gas giveaway Tuesday on Detroitโs east side, where over $25,000 was being poured into gas tanks for customers at a maximum of $40 at a time.
Average gas price starts to dip below $4 a gallon in some Michigan counties: Hereโs where
Read full article: Average gas price starts to dip below $4 a gallon in some Michigan counties: Hereโs whereMichiganโs average cost for a gallon of gasoline sits at $4.22, down 20 cents from last week. Some counties are seeing an average of less than $3.99 a gallon.
As gas prices continue to drop here is what Michigan drivers should know
Read full article: As gas prices continue to drop here is what Michigan drivers should knowThe pain at the pump might not be as bad as it was a couple of weeks ago. Some of the skyrocketing gasoline prices we once saw have been decreasing.
Hereโs why gas prices have dipped in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Hereโs why gas prices have dipped in Metro DetroitIt happens like clockwork every summer, a drop in gas prices once the holiday travel rush is over. Right now, youโll be paying about $4.93 for a gallon of regular. Thatโs down about 10 cents from last week.
AAA: Michigan gas prices down 11 cents from last week, still above $5
Read full article: AAA: Michigan gas prices down 11 cents from last week, still above $5Michigan gas prices ticked down about 11 cents from last week but remain above the $5 per gallon mark, about 50 cents higher than one month ago.
Will Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer follow President Bidenโs request to repeal the stateโs gas tax?
Read full article: Will Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer follow President Bidenโs request to repeal the stateโs gas tax?Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was asked if she plans to follow President Joe Bidenโs request to repeal the state gas tax.
Talks of federal gas tax holiday rekindled; How much would this save you at the pump?
Read full article: Talks of federal gas tax holiday rekindled; How much would this save you at the pump?President Joe Biden is considering a federal gas tax holiday to reduce prices. Right now, drivers in Metro Detroit are paying an average of $5.26 per gallon.
AAA: Michigan gas prices down 5 cents from last week, still above $5
Read full article: AAA: Michigan gas prices down 5 cents from last week, still above $5Michigan gas prices ticked down about five cents from last week but remain above the $5 per gallon mark, about 82 cents higher than one month ago.
Michigan gas prices to fall below $5 this weekend, analyst says
Read full article: Michigan gas prices to fall below $5 this weekend, analyst saysItโs crazy to say, but gas prices falling below five dollars a gallon would be very helpful to drivers out there, and that could be on the way, according to one gas analyst.
View gas prices across Michigan as national average tops $5 a gallon for first time ever
Read full article: View gas prices across Michigan as national average tops $5 a gallon for first time everThe 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.
Michigan boating: Why you shouldnโt fill up your boat with gas from roadside gas station
Read full article: Michigan boating: Why you shouldnโt fill up your boat with gas from roadside gas stationThe Coast Guard has issued a warning that filling up your boat with gas from a roadside gas station could put you in danger out on the water.
Warning: Why you shouldnโt fill up your boat with gas from a roadside gas station
Read full article: Warning: Why you shouldnโt fill up your boat with gas from a roadside gas stationThe Coast Guard has issued a warning that filling up your boat with gas from a roadside gas station could put you in danger out on the water.
โHow are they going to feed their familiesโ: Michigan gas prices hit new record high
Read full article: โHow are they going to feed their familiesโ: Michigan gas prices hit new record highGas prices are once again reaching record highs. Nationwide the average price per gallon hit $4.50, raising new concerns that we could hit $5 this summer.
Road tripping: A few important things to know if youโre considering an electric vehicle
Read full article: Road tripping: A few important things to know if youโre considering an electric vehicleAs we approach the summer months, when we begin daydreaming about the places we can travel, road trips are an easy way to visit all kinds of places.
Jason Colthorp: How talking to seniors about fixed income helped me appreciate what some go through
Read full article: Jason Colthorp: How talking to seniors about fixed income helped me appreciate what some go throughOne line really stood out to me during my story Tuesday about high gas prices and rising inflation. It came from Bill Maiuri, a senior I spoke to as part of my story.
AAA: Michigan gas prices down 10 cents from last week, still above $4
Read full article: AAA: Michigan gas prices down 10 cents from last week, still above $4Michigan gas prices continued to tick down slightly after setting a new record of $4.26 per gallon last month. But prices remain above $4 in most areas.
AAA: Michigan gas prices continue to tick down, but remain near record-highs
Read full article: AAA: Michigan gas prices continue to tick down, but remain near record-highsMichigan gas prices continued to tick down slightly after setting a new record of $4.26 per gallon earlier this month. But prices remain near that record high.
AAA: Michigan gas prices continue to drop but remain near record-highs
Read full article: AAA: Michigan gas prices continue to drop but remain near record-highsMichigan gas prices continued to tick down slightly after setting a new record of $4.26 per gallon earlier this month. But prices remain near that record high.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer backs pause on sales tax on gas
Read full article: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer backs pause on sales tax on gasMichigan consumers do not appear to be heading toward any kind of relief from higher gas prices. The Republican-led legislature voted to repeal the stateโs 27 cents a gallon tax, not indefinitely but for several months. The average price of a gallon of regular in the state is $4.19 a gallon. If you have a 15-gallon tank, the savings would be $4.05.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer backs pause on sales tax on gas
Read full article: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer backs pause on sales tax on gasMichigan consumers do not appear to be heading toward any kind of relief from higher gas prices. The Republican-led legislature voted to repeal the stateโs 27 cents a gallon tax, not indefinitely but for several months. The average price of a gallon of regular in the state is $4.19 a gallon. If you have a 15-gallon tank, the savings would be $4.05.
Breaking down how much money youโd save if sales tax on gas was paused
Read full article: Breaking down how much money youโd save if sales tax on gas was pausedAs of Friday (March 18), Michigan drivers pay an average of $4.17 for a gallon of regular gas, meaning a 15-gallon fill-up will cost you $62.55. If you drop the 6% sales tax, that cost is cut by $3.75 to $58.80.
Michigan Legislature votes to halt state gas tax; Whitmer signals veto, supports pausing federal tax
Read full article: Michigan Legislature votes to halt state gas tax; Whitmer signals veto, supports pausing federal taxMichigan lawmakers have voted to suspend the stateโs 27.2-cents-a-gallon gasoline and diesel taxes, finalizing a bill that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signaled she will veto.
AAA: Michigan gas prices drop slightly after setting record last week
Read full article: AAA: Michigan gas prices drop slightly after setting record last weekMichigan gas prices ticked down slightly after setting a new record of $4.26 per gallon last Thursday. But prices remain near that record high.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer supports suspending federal gas tax to help drivers as gas prices soar
Read full article: Michigan Gov. Whitmer supports suspending federal gas tax to help drivers as gas prices soarMichigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has joined a group of governors asking lawmakers to suspend the federal gas tax, a move that would provide some relief for drivers as gas prices soar.
Does the automatic start-stop function on some cars save money on gas?
Read full article: Does the automatic start-stop function on some cars save money on gas?Many newer cars have a function that turns off the engine when the vehicle is stopped. Should you be leaving that function on or turning it off during the gas crisis to save money?
List: Comparing Metro Detroit gas prices amid war in Ukraine
Read full article: List: Comparing Metro Detroit gas prices amid war in UkraineThe war in Ukraine has reached its seventh day after Russia invaded the former Soviet nation last week and, as expected, the fighting has impacted energy supplies and costs around the world.
List: Comparing Metro Detroit gas prices amid supply concerns
Read full article: List: Comparing Metro Detroit gas prices amid supply concernsPresident Joe Biden is warning that gasoline prices could rise for U.S. consumers if Russia chooses to invade Ukraine, as officials warn is likely to happen and soon.
Officials rule out explosion at Fort and Dearborn streets in Detroit, cause of damage still unknown
Read full article: Officials rule out explosion at Fort and Dearborn streets in Detroit, cause of damage still unknownOfficials still donโt know what caused the road at Fort Street and Dearborn Street in Detroit to rise nearly eight inches.
DTE, other agencies investigate apparent underground explosion in southwest Detroit
Read full article: DTE, other agencies investigate apparent underground explosion in southwest DetroitโIt felt like an explosion or earthquake honestly. The doors in the building were shifting. We were trying to fix them and then we noticed that it was actually a foundation issue. Cracks were appearing inside as well as outside."
Apparent underground explosion significantly damages Detroit dispensary, officials investigating strange odor
Read full article: Apparent underground explosion significantly damages Detroit dispensary, officials investigating strange odorAnyone who smells gas or a strong odor in the area is asked to call EGLEโs Pollution Emergency Alerting System hotline at 800-292-4706.
2 arrested in Southgate after stolen car runs out of gas in middle of police chase
Read full article: 2 arrested in Southgate after stolen car runs out of gas in middle of police chaseTwo people were arrested overnight in Southgate when the stolen car they were using to flee police ran out of gas in the middle of the chase, authorities said.
University of Michigan students give northside Ann Arbor residents a scare with late night blast
Read full article: University of Michigan students give northside Ann Arbor residents a scare with late night blastA blast caused by University of Michigan engineering students shook Ann Arbor's northside on Thursday night.
Looking to reduce winter heating costs or get payment assistance? This could help
Read full article: Looking to reduce winter heating costs or get payment assistance? This could helpThis combination of cooler outdoor temperatures and higher energy use is expected to drive monthly energy bills higher than last year. If Michigan experiences a typical winter, customers will spend, on average, $65 more over the six-month heating season compared to the same six-month period last year. AdThe company offers tools and tips to help customers improve energy efficiency and cut heating costs while staying comfortable and safe this winter. AdConsumers be awareDTE will never call you or come to your door asking to see your natural gas bill. Natural gas is safe and reliable, but like other fuels, it can produce carbon monoxide if it doesnโt burn completely.
Explainer: How Michigan gets its power, electricity
Read full article: Explainer: How Michigan gets its power, electricityUnlike Texas, Michigan does not operate on its own, independent power grid. It is part of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) grid, but wait -- it gets more complicated.
Arctic air advisory in Michigan: Tips for keeping cars in shape for travel
Read full article: Arctic air advisory in Michigan: Tips for keeping cars in shape for travelDETROIT โ Temperatures are expected to hover in the teens and single digits throughout this week in Michigan, with wind chills dipping into the negatives. AAA is issuing its own statewide Arctic air advisory and offering the following tips for drivers to help keep their vehicles ready for travel in the cold temps:Battery โ Have charging system tested to ensure itโs fully charged and in good condition. Engine Coolant โ Use one that provides anti-freeze protection down to the lowest temperatures you are likely to encounter; -30oF/-34oC is a good guideline. If you donโt have access to a garage, put a tarp over the hood or park in a wind-protected area. Hereโs what you should do to prepare for a dead battery:Always travel with a cell phone and car charger.
Planned gas shutoff leaves some Detroiters without heat for longer than expected
Read full article: Planned gas shutoff leaves some Detroiters without heat for longer than expectedDETROIT โ People living on Leslie Street on Detroitโs west side have been without gas or heat for the last 24 hours. The residents reportedly received a notice on Monday that DTE crews would have to shut off the heat temporarily to conduct repairs on gas lines in the area. โWe have no hot water, no heat and no cooking gas,โ Joyce said. Joyce says he has tried to contact the company several times, but there has been โno communication.โDTE released the following statement Wednesday regarding the situation:During a planned gas outage for maintenance, DTE crews discovered a gas leak. Joyce says DTE crews have been working and repairing lines in the area for the last two or three weeks.
House explosion injures two in Commerce Township
Read full article: House explosion injures two in Commerce TownshipCOMMERCE TOWNSHIP, Mich. โ A house explosion in Commerce Township injured two people early Thursday morning. We sent the entire fire department here to put the fire out,โ said Commerce Township Fire Chief Jim Dundas. โWe had two victims taken to local hospitals.โCommerce township house explosion (WDIV)Itโs not known what caused the explosion, although Consumers Energy had technicians at the scene. The Oakland County Sheriffโs Office also had a fire investigator at the scene working to determine the cause. More: Commerce Township news
Gas leak forces evacuations in Franklin
Read full article: Gas leak forces evacuations in FranklinFRANKLIN, Mich. โ A gas leak along Franklin Road has prompted evacuations at businesses and residences Tuesday morning. Police are calling the leak โmajorโ and are asking drivers to avoid downtown Franklin Road for the next few hours. The road is shut down. Stay with Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit for more information as it becomes available.