Michigan Gas Prices Increase Over Holiday Weekend

DEARBORN, Mich., (May 27, 2025) - Gas prices in Michigan are up 3 cents from last week. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.20 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 16 cents more than this time last month but still 46 cents less than this time last year.

Motorists are paying an average of $48 for a full 15-gallon tank of gasoline; a discount of about $9 from 2024's highest price last July.

According to new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gasoline demand decreased from 8.79 million b/d to 8.64. Total domestic gasoline supply increased from 224.7 million barrels to 225.5. Gasoline production increased, averaging 9.6 million barrels per day.

At the close of Wednesday’s formal trading session, WTI fell 46 cents to settle at $61.57 a barrel. The EIA reports that crude oil inventories increased by 1.3 million barrels from the previous week. At 443.2 million barrels, U.S. crude oil inventories are about 6% below the five-year average for this time of year.

"Drivers in Michigan saw higher prices at the pump over Memorial Day weekend," said Adrienne Woodland, spokesperson, AAA-The Auto Club Group.

Compared to last week, Metro Detroit’s average daily gas price increased. Metro Detroit’s current average is $3.16 per gallon, about 5 cents more than last week’s average but still 47 cents less than this same time last year.

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

• Most expensive gas price averages:  Benton Harbor ($3.27), Lansing ($3.26), Grand Rapids ($3.25)
• Least expensive gas price averages: Traverse City ($3.04), Marquette ($3.08), Metro Detroit ($3.16)

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	$3.18	$3.18	$3.18	$3.15	$3.59	$3.03 (Dec. 29)	$3.68 (Apr. 19)	$5.02 (June 2022)
Michigan	$3.20	$3.21	$3.17	$3.04	$3.66	$2.81 (Jan. 8)	$3.81 (July 26)	$5.22 (June 2022)
Detroit	$3.16	$3.16	$3.11	$3.08	$3.63	$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.