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Gas prices on the rise in region

Cost per gallon in state is nearly 40 cents higher than a month ago

MARQUETTE — Average gasoline prices in Michigan have risen 26.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.32 a gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 4,913 stations in Michigan.

Prices in Michigan are 37.7 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.38 a gallon higher than a year ago. The price of diesel has risen 22.6 cents nationally in the past week and stands at $5.518 per gallon.

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Michigan was priced at $3.79 a gallon Sunday while the most expensive was $4.89 a gallon, a difference of $1.10 a gallon.

The national average price of gasoline has risen 13.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.31 a gallon today. The national average is up 19.6 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands $1.36 a gallon higher than a year ago, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million weekly price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country.

“Gasoline and diesel prices alike saw strong upward momentum last week as oil prices continued to climb after the EU (European Union) signaled its desire to sanction Russian oil. In addition, U.S. petroleum inventories saw yet another weekly decline as we near the start of summer driving season,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, in a statement. “Not only are diesel prices at a record high, they are at their largest differential to gasoline on record, surpassing the 98-cent difference in 2008 and currently standing at a $1.20 per gallon premium. While motorists filling with gasoline have seen a slight rise in prices, diesel’s surge will be a double whammy as diesel prices will soon be passed along to retail channels, further pushing up the cost of goods.”

Historical gasoline prices in Michigan and the national average going back 10 years:

May 9, 2021: $2.94 a gallon (U.S. Average: $2.95 a gallon)

May 9, 2020: $1.85 a gallon (U.S. Average: $1.84 a gallon)

May 9, 2019: $2.82 a gallon (U.S. Average: $2.87 a gallon)

May 9, 2018: $2.95 a gallon (U.S. Average: $2.84 a gallon)

May 9, 2017: $2.29 a gallon (U.S. Average: $2.33 a gallon)

May 9, 2016: $2.19 a gallon (U.S. Average: $2.21 a gallon)

May 9, 2015: $2.53 a gallon (U.S. Average: $2.66 a gallon)

May 9, 2014: $3.73 a gallon (U.S. Average: $3.67 a gallon)

May 9, 2013: $3.73 a gallon (U.S. Average: $3.55 a gallon)

May 9, 2012: $3.76 a gallon (U.S. Average: $3.74 a gallon)

Neighboring areas and their current gas prices:

Appleton, Wis.: $3.99 a gallon, up 20.1 cents per gallon from last week’s $3.79 a gallon.

Green Bay, Wis.: $4.08 a gallon, up 20.8 cents per gallon from last week’s $3.88 a gallon.

Grand Rapids, Wis.: $4.35 a gallon, up 33.0 cents per gallon from last week’s $4.02 a gallon.

GasBuddy data is accessible at http://prices.GasBuddy.com.

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