MICHIGAN (WLUC) – Gas prices in Michigan are down 11 cents from a week ago. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.55 per gallon for regular unleaded.

According to a press release from AAA, the price is nine cents less than last month and one cent less than last year.

Motorists are paying an average of $53 for a full 15-gallon tank of gasoline; a discount of about $5 from 2023′s highest price last August.

According to new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gas demand fell slightly from 9.31 b/d to 9.14. Meanwhile, total domestic gasoline stocks rose from 226.8 to 228.8 million bbl.

At the close of Wednesday’s formal trading session, WTI declined by 60 cents to settle at $79.23 a barrel. Prices fell despite the EIA reporting that crude oil inventories decreased by 4.2 million barrels from the previous week. At 454.7 million barrels, U.S. crude oil inventories are about 4% below the five-year average for this time of year.

“Pump prices across Michigan are down as we enter the month of June,” said Adrienne Woodland, spokesperson, AAA-The Auto Club Group. “Lower gasoline demand, increasing supply, and falling oil costs could push gas prices down further.”

Compared to last week, Metro Detroit’s average daily gas price decreased. Metro Detroit’s current average is $3.56 per gallon, about 7 cents less than last week’s average and the exact same price as this time last year.

Click here to view AAA’s state and metro gas averages

• Most expensive gas price averages:  Jackson ($3.65), Ann Arbor ($3.60), Marquette ($3.57)
• Least expensive gas price averages: Benton Harbor ($3.49), Flint ($3.50), Traverse City ($3.52)

Find Local Gas Prices

• Daily national, state, and metro gas price averages can be found at Gasprices.aaa.com
• Motorists can find the lowest gas prices on their smartphone or tablet with the free AAA Mobile app. The app can also be used to map a route, find discounts, book a hotel and access AAA roadside assistance.

Ways to Save on Gasoline

• Combine errands to limit driving time.
• Shop around for the best gas prices in your community.
• Consider paying cash. Some retailers charge extra per gallon for customers who pay with a credit card.
• Remove excess weight in your vehicle.
• Drive conservatively. Aggressive acceleration and speeding reduces fuel economy.
• Enroll in savings programs. AAA Members who enroll in Shell’s Fuel Rewards program can save 5 cents per gallon when they fill up at Shell. Click here for more information.

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Two boats caught fire on Lake Michigan on Sunday, Chicago police said. No injuries were reported in either incident.

Chicago police marine units responded to a distress call near East 50th Street and DuSable Lake Shore Drive about 9:30 a.m. and found a boat on fire, police said. Three passengers were rescued, uninjured, and the fire was put out.

The second incident of the day concluded when CPD’s marine unit was able to locate a 60-foot boat named Misfortune, which had mechanical issues due to a fire. The vessel was towed back to Burnham Harbor. None of the eight passengers were injured.

Of all of the players who Greg Schiano convinced to join his cause at Rutgers this weekend, Muskegon (Mi.) high offensive lineman N’kye Wynn is the most highly-sought.

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A four-star tackle, according to On3.com, Wynn picked Rutgers on Sunday over 24 offers including Wisconsin, Arkansas, Ole Miss, Michigan State, Vanderbilt, Pitt, Minnesota, Purdue, Indiana, and Iowa State.

Better yet, Wynn cancelled four visits he had scheduled down the stretch to Wisconsin, Michigan State, Pitt, and the Kentucky Wildcats which have yet to offer.

Group of five programs Cincinnati, Tulane, Western Michigan, Toledo, Miami of Ohio, Liberty, Kent State, Eastern Michigan, Colorado State, Central Michigan, Bowling Green, and Colorado State also offered the blue-chip.

A D2 MHSAA state champion and the fourth-ranked offensive lineman in Michigan, Wynn led an offense which tallied 5,400 offensive yards — 4,600 on the ground — averaged 385 offensive yards per game and scored 82 touchdowns — 18 of which came off of Wynn’s hip, last fall.

Wynn allowed zero sacks and just one pressure in addition to 67 knockdown blocks, earning him all-state recognition and a national offer list. He boasts a 32-inch vertical, 315-pound bench press, 485-pound squat and runs the 40-yard dash in 5.1 seconds.

With one high school season left to play, Wynn has started 28 games at right tackle and will bring said experience to an offensive line room that has improved significantly in two years under ex-Giants offensive line coach Pat Flaherty.

Twenty-one high school seniors — and potential Scarlet Knights — learned the ins and outs of Rutgers’ facilities, academic programs and schematic football plans this weekend while judging whether Rutgers is the program for them. Seven of the 21 players (33%) are rated four-stars.

Eight visitors have committed this weekend and could shape Rutgers’ roster for years to come.

Todderick Hunt covers Sports and Culture. Do you have a story idea or a tip? He can be reached at thunt@njadvancemedia.com.