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AAA Michigan: Gas prices up 12 cents statewide compared to last week

Posted at 7:08 AM, May 26, 2020
and last updated 2020-05-26 08:16:58-04

(WXYZ) — Gas prices in Michigan are up 12 cents compared to last week, AAA Michigan reports.

Drivers are now paying an average price of $1.97 per gallon for regular unleaded, 55 cents more than this time last month.

Motorists are paying an average of $30 for a full 15-gallon tank of gas.

"Pump prices have gone up as gas demand and crude prices have increased and more states reopen businesses," said Adrienne Woodland, spokesperson, AAA - The Auto Club Group.

Compared to last week, metro Detroit's average daily gas price increased by 12 cents to $1.96 per gallon.