Posted on Mon, Jan 25, 2010 : 9:19 a.m.
Ann Arbor gas prices down 7 cents this week to $2.69 per gallon
By AnnArbor.com Staff
Ann Arbor gas prices are down 7 cents per gallon over last week, according to AAA Michigan.
The average price for gas in Ann Arbor is $2.69 today, compared to an average of $2.76 last week.
The statewide average is $2.64 per gallon, 73 cents per gallon higher than last year at this time. Ann Arbor gas prices are 74 cents higher than last year at this time, when a gallon of unleaded fuel was $1.95.
Ann Arbor has the second highest average of the eight metropolitan areas surveyed, which include Detroit, Flint, Lansing/East Lansing and Grand Rapids. The highest is Marquette at $2.78.
AAA surveys 2,800 gas stations daily. The cheapest gas prices can be found in the Saginaw/Bay City area at $2.52.
Comments
tdw
Tue, Jan 26, 2010 : 11:13 a.m.
My guess as why gas is so much higher on Plymouth rd is A higher taxes B people will pay it or both
psaume23
Mon, Jan 25, 2010 : 8:25 p.m.
We agree about the Plymouth Road stations. Station owners: Local consumers do pay attention to the price differences in different parts of town. Unless you are giving away green stamps and sets of drinking glasses in addition to checking the oil and wiping the windshields, why so much more per gallon?
Sandy Castle
Mon, Jan 25, 2010 : 7:19 p.m.
Gas is always about 10 cents per gallon cheaper in Ypsilanti than it is in Ann Arbor. Why is that? Also, because I don't want to encourage the practice, I only use gas stations that don't charge for using my credit card, even when I'm using cash.
skfina2
Mon, Jan 25, 2010 : 7:08 p.m.
As someone who lives on the north side of Ann Arbor, I am very curious to know why gas along Plymouth Road is at least $.10/gallon more expensive than just about anywhere else. I work in Plymouth, where today regular unleaded gas was $2.59/gallon, and on Plymouth Road it is $2.79/gallon. I, too, urge a boycott of the stations along this corridor.
DagnyJ
Mon, Jan 25, 2010 : 4:24 p.m.
Cheapest gas in Ypsi, near EMU. The Citgo on Washtenaw.
trs80
Mon, Jan 25, 2010 : 4:20 p.m.
Autos ues more gas during the winter months due to prolonged warm up times. Letting the car/truck/van/whatever warm up a bit before taking off can help get the engine to operating temp before a drving load is placed on it. This can help with your gas mileage. Making sure your auto is serviced before winter will also help, give it a tune up and the money spent will pay for its self on fuel savings.
march
Mon, Jan 25, 2010 : 2:52 p.m.
Put nitrogen in your tires and you won't have the fluctuations. Uncle Ed's on Stadium will do it in and if you ever need more, which is unlikely, they will do it free.
mrk
Mon, Jan 25, 2010 : 2:34 p.m.
www.gasbuddy.com is a great resource for finding low prices on gas. I usually head to the station at Ellsworth and Platt because the one at State and Ellsworth is so tiny... By the way, I think that one by Arborland closed. The Marathon.... it looks like most, if not all, of the Marathons around my part of the city closed (Arborland, Carpenter & Washtenaw and Packerd & Huron Parkway).
Top Cat
Mon, Jan 25, 2010 : 2:07 p.m.
To save a few sheckels on gas, this is a time of year when a lot of people are not paying enough attention to keeping their tires properly inflated.
Commoncents
Mon, Jan 25, 2010 : 12:42 p.m.
How about a story on WHY gas is more expensive in each area? This constant reporting of what the prices are is a waste of time.
Spencer Thomas
Mon, Jan 25, 2010 : 10:55 a.m.
$2.49 at Exit 5 on US 23, last night.