Michigan sees lower gas prices — Will they stick around?

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) – Unstable — that’s the time period that has been used to explain fuel costs as of late.

There was a major spike initially of summer season and now we’re seeing some reduction towards the top of it.

Have wee seen the top of the value drop? Adrienne Woodland, with the American Vehicle Affiliation (AAA), doesn’t assume so.

“Costs have been excessive however we’ve been attempting to take care of it and do what we have to do to remain profitable,” mentioned Marvell McClain.

McClain owns a small garden care firm. Although he adjusted his costs to replicate fuel costs, it’s nonetheless placing a dent in his earnings.

“I’m younger — up and operating. I’m out right here simply attempting to do proper by the group,” McClain mentioned.

“Lansing’s presently $4.46 a gallon for normal unleaded,” Woodland mentioned. “That’s down about 15 cents, in comparison with final week.”

Woodland mentioned it’s been an odd summer season as a result of the demand for fuel has decreased, which is uncharacteristic for summer season months. Individuals sometimes use extra fuel for holidays and different outings whereas youngsters are out of faculty.

Nevertheless, she has a hunch individuals will take these last-minute outings, inflicting costs to go up just a little, however usually the autumn season is when costs come again down.

“We sometimes would see a decline in demand within the fall as soon as youngsters are again to high school and that summer season journey season wanes down,” Woodland mentioned.

However for individuals like McClain, it doesn’t matter how a lot it prices. He isn’t about to let it cease him.

“I imply, if it will get tight, it will get tight,” McClain mentioned. “I’m simply attempting to do the appropriate factor.”

Professor Steven Melnyk mentioned he believes what the long run holds for fuel costs has to do with the conflict in Ukraine.

Whereas the common worth for normal unleaded in Michigan is $4.38 a gallon, there have been experiences of some fuel stations in Metro Detroit charging below 4 {dollars}.

Extra: Present fuel costs

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