AAA Michigan: State gas prices drop 10 cents

WKAR Public Media

Published June 15, 2009 at 11:02 AM EDT

By AP

DEARBORN, MI – AAA Michigan says gasoline prices are down 10 cents per gallon over the past week to a statewide average of $2.83.

The auto club said Monday the statewide average is $1.29 per gallon lower than last year at this time.

Of the cities it surveys, AAA Michigan says the cheapest price for self-serve regular fuel is in the Benton Harbor area, where it's $2.77 a gallon. The highest average can be found in the Marquette area at $2.90.

The statewide average for biodiesel is $2.62 and $2.48 for ethanol.

Dearborn-based AAA Michigan surveys 2,800 Michigan gas stations daily.

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