Michigan Gas Prices Drop 14 Cents

DEARBORN, Mich., (September 29, 2025) - Gas prices in Michigan are down 14 cents from last week. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.03 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 35 cents less than this time last month and 44 cents less than this time last year.

Motorists are paying an average of $45 for a full 15-gallon tank of gasoline; a discount of about $12 from 2024's highest price last July.

According to new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gasoline demand increased from 8.81 million b/d to 8.95 million. Total domestic gasoline supply decreased from 217.6 million barrels to 216.6 million. Gasoline production increased last week, averaging 9.7 million barrels per day.

At the close of Wednesday’s formal trading session, WTI rose $1.58 to settle at $64.99 a barrel. The EIA reports crude oil inventories decreased by 0.6 million barrels from the previous week. At 414.8 million barrels, U.S. crude oil inventories are about 4% below the five-year average for this time of year.

"Drivers across Michigan are seeing lower prices at the pump with many metro areas seeing averages below $3 a gallon," 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 $3.11 per gallon, about 8 cents less than last week’s average and 37 cents less than this same time last year.

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

• Most expensive gas price averages:  Ann Arbor ($3.14), Metro Detroit ($3.11), Saginaw ($2.98)
• Least expensive gas price averages: Jackson ($2.89), Traverse City ($2.89), Lansing ($2.91)

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 30 cents per gallon on their first fill-up and 5 cents per gallon each additional trip to the pump. Click here for more information. Members can also save money when buying gasoline, diesel, and propane at Love's Travel Stops in select states. Click here to learn more.

                            CURRENT AND PAST PRICE AVERAGES

                                       Regular Unleaded Gasoline

	Sunday	Saturday	Week Ago	Month Ago	One Year Ago	2024 Low	2024 High	Record High
National	$3.13	$3.14	$3.18	$3.21	$3.22	$3.03 (Dec. 29)	$3.68 (Apr. 19)	$5.02 (June 2022)
Michigan	$3.03	$3.04	$3.17	$3.38	$3.47	$2.81 (Jan. 8)	$3.81 (July 26)	$5.22 (June 2022)
Detroit	$3.11	$3.11	$3.19	$3.34	$3.48	$2.88 (Jan. 8)	$3.74 (July 26)	$5.31 (June 2022)
Click here to view current gasoline price averages

Gas Price Survey Methodology

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.