Michigan gas prices jump 30 cents in a week to $4.81

Gas prices in Michigan rose by 30 cents per gallon over the past week, bringing the statewide average to $4.81, according to Triple-A Michigan. While this figure is eight cents lower than last month, it is $1.73 higher than the price recorded at this time last year.

Local prices in the region remain slightly below the state average, with Branch County at $4.78 per gallon, Hillsdale County at $4.71, and St. Joseph County at $4.76. The price in St. Joseph County increased by 50 cents from the previous week.

Across the state line in Indiana, average prices reached $3.97 per gallon, which is nearly 80 cents cheaper than in Michigan despite a governor-declared gas tax holiday. The national average for gas stood at $4.28 per gallon, while Brent Crude oil prices climbed to $115 per barrel.

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