Michigan Gas Prices Hit New 2026 High

Average price briefly reached $3.03 per gallon before dropping to $2.98

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Gas prices in Michigan reached a new high for 2026 last week, with the average price briefly hitting $3.03 per gallon on Thursday before dropping to $2.98 per gallon on Monday, according to tracking by AAA-The Auto Club Group. The current $2.98 per gallon price is up 15 cents from a week ago but 2 cents less than a month ago and 9 cents less than this time last year.

Why it matters

Rising gas prices can have a significant impact on household budgets and the broader economy, as consumers have less discretionary income to spend on other goods and services. This latest spike in Michigan gas prices, while still below the all-time highs seen in recent years, is a reminder of the volatility in the fuel market and the challenges facing drivers.

The details

According to AAA, some metro areas in Michigan are seeing price points above $3 per gallon, with the most expensive averages this week in Ann Arbor ($3.07), Jackson ($3.02) and Lansing ($3.00). The least expensive gas price averages are in Traverse City ($2.50), Marquette ($2.77) and Benton Harbor ($2.88). Metro Detroit's current average is $2.99 per gallon, up 6 cents from last week but 15 cents less than this time last year.

  • On Thursday, February 13, 2026, the average gas price in Michigan briefly hit $3.03 per gallon.
  • On Monday, February 16, 2026, the average gas price in Michigan dropped to $2.98 per gallon.

The players

AAA-The Auto Club Group

A motor club and travel organization that provides roadside assistance, travel planning, and other services to its members. AAA tracks and reports on gas prices across the United States.

Adrienne Woodland

A spokesperson for AAA-The Auto Club Group.

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What they’re saying

“Some metro areas are seeing price points above $3 a gallon”

— Adrienne Woodland, Spokesperson, AAA-The Auto Club Group (cbsnews.com)

The takeaway

This latest spike in Michigan gas prices, while still below the all-time highs seen in recent years, is a reminder of the volatility in the fuel market and the challenges facing drivers. As gas prices continue to fluctuate, consumers will need to closely monitor their budgets and explore ways to reduce fuel consumption, such as through more efficient driving habits or considering alternative transportation options.