Michigan gas prices drop 12 cents ahead of Thanksgiving, AAA says

(CBS DETROIT)AAA said Monday that gas prices in Michigan had decreased 12 cents since last week, just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday.

According to AAA, drivers in Michigan are paying an average of $3.01 per gallon for regular unleaded, which is 18 cents less than it was a year ago and 17 cents less than it was this time last month.

Michigan residents will spend an average of $45, which is $13 less than the price they were paying in August of 2023 for a 15-gallon tank of petrol.

The average gas price in Metro Detroit is $3.06, which is roughly 7 cents cheaper than it was last week and 17 cents less than it was at this time last year.

Additionally, compared to last Thanksgiving, gas prices are anticipated to be lower this year. Last Thanksgiving Day, Michigan’s average was $3.19, while the national average was $3.26.

“Drivers will find lower gas prices across Michigan as they get ready to head out for Thanksgiving this week,” stated AAA spokesperson Adrienne Woodland.

According to AAA, Benton Harbor ($2.85), Saginaw ($2.90), and Flint ($2.92) have the lowest gas prices in the state, while Ann Arbor ($3.07), Metro Detroit ($3.06), and Marquette ($3.01) have the highest costs.

The following gas-saving advice is provided by AAA:

To cut down on driving time, combine errands.To find the best gas prices in your area, compare prices.Try making a cash payment. Customers who pay with a credit card may incur additional fees per gallon from certain shops.Get rid of extra weight from your car.Be cautious when driving. Fuel efficiency is decreased by aggressive acceleration and speeding.Participate in savings initiatives. When filling up at Shell, AAA members who sign up for Shell’s Fuel Rewards program can save 5 cents per gallon.

Nearly 2.6 million people in Michigan are expected to travel 50 miles or more for Thanksgiving, according to AAA. That represents 65,000 more travelers than in 2023 and an all-time high for Thanksgiving travel.

“We expect to see record numbers across the board,” stated AAA Vice President of Travel Debbie Haas. “Travelers should anticipate clogged roads and lengthier queues at transit facilities as more people take to the roads, the planes, the railroads, and the sea. AAA advises tourists to prepare ahead and think about purchasing travel insurance, which covers lost luggage, flight delays, and cancellations.

Nearly 2.3 million Michigan residents are anticipated to drive during the holiday, according to AAA.

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