But Much Higher Over a Year Ago

Gas Prices Lower This Week in Detroit

By Peter Neumann

Gas Prices Lower This Week in Detroit

February 13, 2012

DETROIT, Mi. (My TV20 News at 10) --- Average retail gasoline prices in Detroit have fallen 5.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.42/g Sunday.

This compares with the national average that has increased 3.3 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.47/g, according to gasoline price website DetroitGasPrices.com.

Including the change in gas prices in Detroit during the past week, prices yesterday were 33.0 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 11.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has increased 12.3 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 34.8 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago.

"Retail gasoline prices have continued to slowly rise across a majority of the United States," said GasBuddy.com Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan. "With the exception of one state- Wyoming- all states are seeing their gasoline prices averaging over $3/gallon again, with some of the largest cities- New York City and Los Angeles closing in on $4/gallon," DeHaan said.

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