Michigan drivers experienced a slight drop in gas prices this week following a record peak for 2025, with the statewide average now standing at $3.23 per gallon, according to WZZM 13. This presents a 5-cent decrease from the high of $3.28 per gallon over the weekend, bringing a marginal relief to motorists.
Despite the aforementioned high, these prices reflect an increase of 13 cents from the previous week and are 21 cents more than prices last month, as WXYZ reports. In comparison to last year's prices, current rates are significantly lower, with a 32-cent decrease in the average per gallon.
As per FOX 2 Detroit, filling a standard 15-gallon tank costs about $48, which is around $9 less than the highest price noted in the year 2024. Adrienne Woodland, spokesperson for AAA-The Auto Club Group, provided insight on the trend, stating, "Drivers across Michigan are seeing the highest gas prices so far in 2025." She added that "Pump prices will likely face upward pressure if gasoline stocks continue to decrease as oil prices increase."
Regionally, Metro Detroit's average gas price rose to $3.22 per gallon, which is approximately 10 cents more than last week. In some areas, though, gas prices are cheaper, with Traverse City enjoying the lowest at $3.04 a gallon, closely followed by Marquette at $3.20, as highlighted by WXYZ. Benton Harbor and Ann Arbor bore the brunt of the high, sharing the steepest average of $3.28 per gallon. The fluctuations in gas prices come amidst changes in oil market dynamics, including a decrease in demand and an increase in production, as reported by AAA.
