Michigan gas prices at another all-time high

5/5/2008

DETROIT AAA Michigan says gas prices are 1 cent higher than last week, with a statewide average of $3.65 per gallon.

It surpasses the previous record of $3.64 a gallon set a week ago, and is the third record high in as many weeks.

The auto club says Monday the average is 47 cents higher than last year at this time.

Of the cities AAA Michigan surveyed, the cheapest price is in the Flint area, where a gallon costs $3.61. The highest average can be found in Marquette at $3.73 per gallon.

Drivers in the Detroit area are paying $3.61 a gallon.

The statewide average for biodiesel is $4.33 and $3.15 for ethanol.

AAA Michigan surveys 2,800 Michigan gas stations daily.