Michigan drivers brace for more pain at the pump as gas prices climb

Michigan gas prices are closing in on 2026 record highs, driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and maintenance issues at two Great Lakes-area refineries -- and drivers are already changing how they get around. GasBuddy reports the average price for regular unleaded gas jumped from $3.78 to $4.19 between April 21 and April 28 -- a 41-cent increase in just seven days. The fuel-tracking company is predicting Michigan could see a total price hike of 65 cents a gallon this week.