Posted on Mon, Aug 30, 2010 : 8:46 a.m.
Gas cost up 2 cents in Michigan; Ann Arbor has the state's highest prices
By AnnArbor.com Staff
Editor's note: This story has been updated with the gas price for Ann Arbor.
AAA Michigan says gasoline prices are up 2 cents per gallon over the past week to a statewide average of $2.71.
The auto club said Monday the statewide average is 15 cents per gallon higher than last year at this time. Among the cities surveyed, Ann Arbor had the highest average gas price in the area at $2.76 per gallon.
Thee cheapest price for self-serve regular fuel is in the Benton Harbor, Flint and Grand Rapids areas, where it's $2.67 a gallon, the auto club said.
Dearborn-based AAA Michigan surveys 2,800 Michigan gas stations daily
Comments
Larry White
Tue, Aug 31, 2010 : 2:45 p.m.
whatever the reason for A2 being highest, you can bet it's not a tax to repair the Stadium Bridge!
BobbyJohn
Tue, Aug 31, 2010 : 12:01 p.m.
I believe there is more to the story of why A2 has the highest gas prices. Come on Ann Arbor.com, this could be an interesting investigative story if you give it to one of your higher quality reporters.
Rod in Chelsea
Tue, Aug 31, 2010 : 6:08 a.m.
I was in Toledo a week ago Sunday and paid $2.45 for gas. How's that for a Michigan screw job?
David Frye
Mon, Aug 30, 2010 : 10:44 p.m.
Given that (a) the prices in Ann Arbor are ALWAYS the highest in the state, and (b) the difference between the highest and lowest is a spread of maybe 8 to 10 cents, I have to ask: why is it worth putting in the headline that "Ann Arbor has state's highest prices"? As for WHY they are the highest: well, duh, Ann Arbor has the highest employment in the state. Higher employment => people can buy stuff => businesses make money => commercial real estate is more expensive => prices are (very modestly) higher. I think they used to call that the "free market" system, didn't they?
tdw
Mon, Aug 30, 2010 : 10:12 a.m.
@JimB my guess would be its because A2 taxes are so high
JimB
Mon, Aug 30, 2010 : 9:37 a.m.
South of Toledo I have seen gas pices range from $2.56-$2.65 any idea why Michigan and specifically Ann Arbor gas is that much higher?
tdw
Mon, Aug 30, 2010 : 8:58 a.m.
Any idea on the average price in A2?