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Michigan Sees Slight Dip in Gas Prices Amid Global Volatility

May 11, 2026 | 10:02 AM
Photo: Ron Holman ~ USA TODAY NETWORK

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May 11, 2026 ~ Jason Roe and Lloyd Jackson talk with Richard Burr, metro editor at The Detroit News, about Michigan’s rising gas prices. They cover causes like global tensions and refinery issues.

MICHIGAN ~ As of Monday, Michigan’s average gas price was down by 14 cents from last week, providing a modest relief for motorists amid high gas prices.

According to AAA, the average price was $4.723 Monday morning, down from $4.856 last Monday. However, gas prices remain volatile due to the ongoing war launched by the U.S. and Israel against Iran, which began over two months ago. Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for the global oil trade, in retaliation for the war.

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