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Gas prices rose Friday before easing slightly through the weekend

Gas prices in the Grand Rapids area rose 7.3 cents per gallon in the past week.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Grand Rapids gas prices have risen 7.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.53/g on Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 246 stations. Gas prices in Grand Rapids are 24.8 cents per gallon higher than a month ago, yet stand 8.8 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Grand Rapids is priced at $2.29/g while the most expensive is $2.59/g, a difference of 30.0 cents per gallon. The lowest price in the state is $2.09/g while the highest is $2.89/g, a difference of 80.0 cents per gallon according to statewide surveys. The statewide average rose to a new 2019 high of $2.53 per gallon on Friday before easing slightly through the weekend.

The national average price of gasoline has risen 4.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.48/g today. The national average is up 19.6 cents per gallon from a month ago, yet stands 3.4 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.

Petroleum experts expect gas prices to continue to rise. 

"As predicted, gas prices advanced across much of the country for the fourth straight week even as oil prices held relatively stable at $56 per barrel. The reason for the continued disconnect remains similar to weeks past: refinery maintenance is ongoing and eating into supply and production levels, while more expensive, cleaner burning gasoline is now the predominate fuel being produced. This has pushed up wholesale gas prices even as oil remains mostly calm," said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. 

Motorist should expect the remaining 135 stations in the nation with gas at $1.99 per gallon or less to increase, DeHaan explained. While the number of stations with gas at $3 and more will likely grow, mainly out West -- which will fully move to summer gasoline in the next two weeks.

Historical gasoline prices in Grand Rapids and the national average going back a decade:

  • March 11, 2018: $2.62/g (U.S. Average: $2.51/g)
  • March 11, 2017: $2.38/g (U.S. Average: $2.30/g)
  • March 11, 2016: $1.98/g (U.S. Average: $1.89/g)
  • March 11, 2015: $2.32/g (U.S. Average: $2.45/g)
  • March 11, 2014: $3.67/g (U.S. Average: $3.49/g)
  • March 11, 2013: $3.65/g (U.S. Average: $3.69/g)
  • March 11, 2012: $3.98/g (U.S. Average: $3.80/g)
  • March 11, 2011: $3.57/g (U.S. Average: $3.54/g)
  • March 11, 2010: $2.71/g (U.S. Average: $2.76/g)
  • March 11, 2009: $1.98/g (U.S. Average: $1.92/g)

Neighboring areas and their current gas prices:

  • Kalamazoo- $2.47/g, up 9.2 cents per gallon from last week's $2.38/g.
  • Lansing- $2.49/g, up 3.6 cents per gallon from last week's $2.46/g.
  • South Bend- $2.44/g, up 11.0 cents per gallon from last week's $2.33/g.

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