East Michigan News

The average cost for a gallon of premium gas in or near zip code 48859 for the week of March 16-22 is $2.56, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.45.

In greater Michigan, the average price is $1.92 and the lowest price is $1.29. Trends show the price as up.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.047 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.23 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $2.643 per gallon – a 59.6 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.851.

Data is accurate as of press time, but gas prices have been known to fluctuate on a daily, and even hourly, basis.