Gas prices in Michigan have increased 16 cents in the last week, setting a new 2021 high.
According to AAA, Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.43 per gallon for regular unleaded. This prices in 17 cents more than this time last month and $1.43 more than this time last year.
Drivers are now paying an average of $51 for a 15-gallon tank of gas, which is an increase of about $12 from when prices were their highest last January.
"Low regional stock levels in the Midwest helped put pressure on Michigan pump prices pushing them to a new 2021-high," said Adrienne Woodland, spokesperson, AAA-The Auto Club Group. "If stock levels remain tight alongside high crude oil prices, motorists could expect gas prices to remain elevated through this week."
In Michigan, the most expensive gas prices are being seen in Saginaw, Lansing and Jackson, according to AAA. The least expensive prices are in Metro Detroit, Marquette and Ann Arbor.
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