AAA Michigan: Statewide average gas prices rise 3 cents

DEARBORN, Mich. – AAA Michigan says gas prices statewide have risen by about 3 cents per gallon in the past week.

The Dearborn-based auto club says Monday night the average price for self-serve regular unleaded gasoline was about $2.42 per gallon. That's about 49 cents more than it was at the same point last year.

The lowest average price was about $2.34 per gallon in the Lansing area, while the highest average was about $2.47 per gallon in the Marquette area.

AAA Michigan surveys daily fuel prices at 2,800 gas stations across the state.