Michigan sees 15-cent spike in gas price average

MICHIGAN (WLUC) - Michigan gas prices are on the rise for the second straight week.

AAA of Michigan reports the state average is up 15 cents from a week ago, bringing that near $3 per gallon for several counties across the state.

Drivers are now paying an average of $2.96 for a gallon of regular unleaded gas. In comparison to December of 2025, that price is 18 cents higher. Michigan now sits above the national average, which is $2.82 per gallon this week.

According to new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gasoline demand increased from 8.17 million b/d to 8.30 million. Total domestic gasoline supply increased from 242 million barrels to 251 million. Gasoline production increased last week, averaging 9.0 million barrels per day.

At the close of Wednesday’s formal trading session, WTI rose 87 cents to settle at $62.02 a barrel. The EIA reports crude oil inventories increased by 3.4 million barrels from the previous week. At 422.4 million barrels, U.S. crude oil inventories are about 3% below the five-year average for this time of year.

In Upper Michigan, the county with the lowest average is Menominee County at $2.64 per gallon. The highest average is still in Mackinac County at $3.07 per gallon.