Gas prices hit Michigan’s $8B boating industry hard as Memorial Day weekend arrives

As Michigan’s $8 billion boating industry kicks off the season over Memorial Day weekend, high gas prices are squeezing boaters even more than drivers, with marine fuel costing up to $1.25 more per gallon than street prices. Despite widespread complaints, veteran boaters continue to fill their tanks, acknowledging steep costs as an unavoidable part of boating. Factors behind the higher marina prices include affluent locations, seasonal demand, and fuel additives specific to marine engines. Many hope prices will eventually drop, but for now, fueling up remains a costly necessity.