Gas Prices in Michigan Today
Track today's average gas price in Michigan, compare it to the national average, and estimate your fuel costs with a free calculator. Data updated daily from EIA.
About Gas Prices in Michigan
Gas prices in Michigan are reported daily by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) as part of their weekly survey of fuel retailers. The price shown is a statewide average for regular unleaded gasoline. Prices at individual stations in Michigan may be higher or lower depending on location, brand, and local competition.
Several factors influence Michigan's gas price: state fuel taxes, the distance from major refineries, pipeline and distribution infrastructure, and the required seasonal fuel blend. Use the calculator above to see exactly how today's Michigan price affects your commute, road trip, or monthly driving budget.
Michigan Fuel Taxes: ≈45¢/gal incl. sales tax
Michigan has an above-average fuel tax burden for the Midwest. Michigan charges roughly 30 cents per gallon in motor fuel excise tax, but it is one of the few states that also applies its 6% general sales tax to gasoline purchases. Combined, the effective state take is around 45 cents per gallon and rises automatically when pump prices rise — which is why Michigan often looks more expensive than its Midwest neighbors during price spikes.
Tax figures are approximate state-level taxes and fees per gallon of regular gasoline and exclude the 18.4¢/gal federal excise tax. Rates change — verify current rates with the state's revenue or transportation department.
How Michigan Gets Its Gasoline
Michigan is supplied by the Marathon refinery in Detroit plus large refineries in nearby Toledo, Ohio and the Chicago area, connected by regional pipelines. The Lower Peninsula generally enjoys competitive Midwest pricing, but the Upper Peninsula sits at the end of long truck and pipeline routes, giving it structurally higher prices than the rest of the state.
Where Gas Is Cheapest and Most Expensive in Michigan
Metro Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing usually post prices close to the Midwest average, with heavy station competition. The Upper Peninsula is consistently the most expensive part of the state — often 20–40 cents above Detroit — and northern Lower Michigan resort areas run higher in summer.