DEARBORN, Mich. (WXYZ) — Gas prices in the state of Michigan are up 29 cents from a week ago, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA).
Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.08/gallon, which is two cents more than this time last month and five cents less than this time last year.
For a full 15-gallon tank of gas, drivers are paying an average of $46 for a 15-gallon tank of gas, down $11 from last year's highest prices.
Experts say the unexpected rise is because of a fire and power outage at the BP Refinery in Whiting, Indiana, just over a week ago, leaving the Midwest's largest refinery partially idle for several days. BP said operations are back online.
In metro Detroit, the current average is $3.00/gallon, up 16 cents from last week but down 20 cents from this time last year.
Here's a look at the priciest and cheapest gas prices across the state:
- Most expensive gas price averages: Lansing ($3.15), Ann Arbor ($3.13), Saginaw ($3.13)
- Least expensive gas price averages: Traverse City ($2.86), Marquette ($2.94), Metro Detroit ($3.00)
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