Gas Prices Soar 16 Cents In One Week

Average retail gasoline prices in Michigan have risen 16 cents per gallon in the past week.

The statewide average was $1.71 Sunday, according to both GasBuddy.com and AAA.

This compares with the national average that has increased 1.9 cents per gallon in the last week to $1.71 per gallon.

Michigan prices are 60 cents per gallon lower than they were this time last year, and nine cents per gallon higher than a month ago.

AAA says of the 10 Michigan metro areas surveyed, the lowest average price can be found in the Marquette area where it’s about $1.66 per gallon.

The highest average price can be found in the Traverse City area where it’s about $1.76 a gallon.