Michigan’s statewide average is 56 cents more than this time last week
DEARBORN, MI (March 9, 2026) – Gas prices in Michigan are up 56 cents from a week ago. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.55 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 72 cents more than this time last month and 51 cents more than this time last year.
Motorists are paying an average of $53 for a full 15-gallon tank of gasoline; an increase of about $3 from 2025’s highest price last August.
According to new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gasoline demand decreased from 8.73 million b/d to 8.29 million. Total domestic gasoline supply decreased from 254.8 million barrels to 253.1 million. Gasoline production increased last week, averaging 9.3 million barrels per day.
At the close of Friday’s formal trading session, WTI rose $9.89 to settle at $90.90 a barrel. The EIA reports crude oil inventories increased by 3.5 million barrels from the previous week. At 439.3 million barrels, U.S. crude oil inventories are about 3% below the five-year average for this time of year.
“Gas prices across Michigan have skyrocketed, with drivers paying the highest prices since August of 2024,” said Adrienne Woodland, spokesperson, AAA-The Auto Club Group. “If crude oil prices continue to climb, pump prices may increase further.”
Compared to last week, Metro Detroit’s average daily gas price increased. Metro Detroit’s current average is $3.49 per gallon, about 47 cents more than last week’s average and 46 cents more than this same time last year.
Click here to view AAA’s state and metro gas averages
- Most expensive gas price averages: Saginaw ($3.65), Lansing ($3.64), Traverse City ($3.63)
- Least expensive gas price averages: Marquette ($3.40), Metro Detroit ($3.49), Benton Harbor ($3.57)
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
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Sunday | Saturday | Week Ago | Month Ago | One Year Ago | 2025 Low | 2025 High | Record High |
| National | $3.45 | $3.41 | $2.98 | $2.90 | $3.10 | $2.83 (Dec. 30) | $3.27 (Apr. 4) | $5.02 (June 2022) |
| Michigan | $3.55 | $3.45 | $2.99 | $2.83 | $3.04 | $2.72 (Dec. 22) | $3.39 (Aug. 27) | $5.22 (June 2022) |
| Detroit | $3.49 | $3.41 | $3.02 | $2.93 | $3.03 | $2.78 (Dec. 31) | $3.35 (Aug. 27) | $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.
