Michigan gas prices set a new 2022 high as gas prices continue to surge amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Grand Rapids residents are among those paying even more.
“Grand Rapids is actually one of the higher metro areas in the state of Michigan at 3.57 a gallon for reg unleaded and that’s up 23 cents from last week. So, motorists in Grand Rapids are definitely seeing an increase in pump prices.”
Adrienne Woodland is the spokesperson for AAA-The Auto Club Group In Michigan. She says Grand Rapids ranked among the most expensive gas price averages in the state, along with Saginaw which led the way at 3.58. Lansing was also at 3.58 with Benton Harbor settling at 3.57.
Overall, statewide gas prices in Michigan jumped 18 cents, setting a new 2022-high. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.55 per gallon for regular unleaded.
To fill your tank, motorists are paying an average of $53 for a full 15-gallon tank of gasoline; an increase of about $2 from when prices were their highest last November.
Woodland says the increase continues to be fueled by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Adding they expect prices to go even higher.
“Crude oil has been the major factor on increasing pump prices across the United State. Right now the market is so very volatile and we’re expecting to see prices increase today and we’ll have to see how things play out this week and how things with the conflict play out and also what type of affect this has on the crude oil market.”
Woodland adds there are a few other factors such as higher demand for gas and the anticipated switch to the spring blend which costs more. Meantime, AAA reports states like Illinois and New York are even closer to four dollars per gallon while California is close to 5.