Michigan Gas Prices Drop 28 Cents in a Week

The statewide average fell to $4.55 per gallon, though prices remain $1.57 higher than a year ago.

Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Buying/Selling

Photograph of a single fuel pump island with a red nozzle under a white canopy edge, set against a flat Midwestern horizon under overcast daylight. — Michigan's statewide average gas price fell 28 cents in a week to $4.55 per gallon, though it remains $1.57 higher than a year ago. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Michigan's statewide average gas price dropped 28 cents over the past week to $4.55 per gallon. The average is up two cents from last month.

Why it matters

A 15-gallon tank now costs about $68 on average statewide, making the weekly decline a meaningful relief for drivers even as prices remain well above last year's levels.

The statewide average stands at $4.55 per gallon, $1.57 above last year and two cents above last month, with a 15-gallon tank averaging $68. The source does not explain what is driving the weekly decline or whether it will continue.

The details

Ann Arbor has the highest price in the state at $4.59 per gallon, while Flint has the lowest at $4.43. Metro Detroit ($4.58), Benton Harbor ($4.56), Lansing ($4.45) and Marquette ($4.46) fall between those extremes.

- The statewide weekly price drop was reported in the most recent weekly survey, published November 2, 2026.

Roadmap

Michigan drivers are paying $1.57 more per gallon than a year ago, so even this week's 28-cent decline leaves the state well above its prior-year level. The weekly drop is a short-term move within a broader year-long rise in statewide retail gasoline prices.

A 15-gallon fill-up now averages $68 statewide, so drivers in Ann Arbor and metro Detroit face higher costs than those in Flint or Lansing. Motorists comparing commute costs across Michigan cities can use these local price differences to decide where to fill up.

The takeaway

Compare pump prices across nearby stations before filling up, since Michigan cities range from $4.43 in Flint to $4.59 in Ann Arbor. Checking local prices can save a meaningful amount on a full tank.