Posted on Tue, Jan 19, 2010 : 9:20 a.m.
Ann Arbor has highest gas prices in the state this week, AAA Michigan says
By AnnArbor.com Staff
Ann Arbor has the highest average in the state for a gallon of unleaded fuel at $2.76, AAA Michigan said today.
Despite that, gas prices in Ann Arbor fell a few pennies over the past week; last Monday's average was $2.80. A year ago, local drivers were paying $2 a gallon to fill up.
Drivers fill up at the BP gas station on North Main Street in Ann Arbor.
File photo
Statewide, gas prices are down 6.4 cents per gallon over the past week for an average of $2.70. That's 72 cents per gallon higher than last year at this time, AAA said.
Of the cities it surveys, AAA Michigan said the cheapest price for self-serve regular fuel is in the Saginaw/Bay City area at $2.60 a gallon.
AAA Michigan surveys 2,800 Michigan gas stations daily.
Comments
A2K
Wed, Jan 20, 2010 : 8:02 a.m.
Ok, Spencer - if what you say is true...how come gas is cheaper in Bloomfield Hills and Gross Point? Seems they have a bit more cash than A2. *shrugs*
Spencer Thomas
Tue, Jan 19, 2010 : 4:37 p.m.
Why does gas cost more in AA? Because real estate costs more in AA, because AA taxes are higher, or because they figure they can rip us off? The latter reason would seem to require a higher degree of collusion between independent gas station owners than I'm prepared to believe exists. I remember, 20-something years ago, when I was considering moving to the Bay Area. I commented on the high cost of everything, and my friend (who was already living there) pointed out that because everything costs more, the cost of providing everything is also higher, and therefore everything costs more. At the base is a simple supply-and-demand equation -- people are willing to pay more to live in a desirable area, and that drives up real estate prices, driving up everything else in the long run.
jrigglem
Tue, Jan 19, 2010 : 1:56 p.m.
Why is this even a news story anymore? The headline is the same week after week, about the only thing it is telling us is to buy gas out of the city of Ann Arbor. Second thing I want to know is why is it 70 cents more per gallon this year than last?
A2K
Tue, Jan 19, 2010 : 12:52 p.m.
We also fuel-up in Ypsi whenever possible...usually.8-.20 cheaper a gallon.
Commoncents
Tue, Jan 19, 2010 : 12:46 p.m.
How about do a story on WHY we have to pay so much for gas because we live in Ann Arbor?. I'm same as iceman, I get a majority of my gas from Ypsi, but there are still plenty of times I don't have a choice other than to fill up here...
iceman
Tue, Jan 19, 2010 : 10:55 a.m.
I've been buying gas in Ypsilanti since Katrina hit! It's usually 5 to 10 cents cheaper a gallon.