Grand Rapids gas prices have risen 6.0 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.87/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 246 stations. Gas prices in Grand Rapids are 1.7 cents per gallon higher than a month ago, yet stand 20.3 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Grand Rapids is priced at $2.58/g today while the most expensive is $2.99/g, a difference of 41.0 cents per gallon. The lowest price in the state today is $2.59/g while the highest is $3.19/g, a difference of 60.0 cents per gallon.
Neighboring areas and their current gas prices:
Kalamazoo- $2.77/g, up 7.6 cents per gallon from last week's $2.70/g.
Lansing- $2.87/g, up 3.3 cents per gallon from last week's $2.84/g.
South Bend- $2.84/g, up 3.3 cents per gallon from last week's $2.80/g.
"With the summer driving season kicked off, gasoline prices have continued to moderate with nearly all areas off their 2019 high water mark with more declines on the way," said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy.
"While the next 90 days may see some bumps in the road here and there, most motorists will be greeted with prices under $3 per gallon for a majority of the summer. Overall, the biggest risk factors for rising gas prices this summer: unexpected refinery outages mainly in challenged areas like the Midwest or West Coast, a potential trade deal between the U.S. and China, and any rise in Middle East tensions, mainly between the U.S. and Iran. Otherwise, expect this summer's gas prices to be similar but lower than they were last year."
For LIVE fuel price averages, visit http://FuelInsights.GasBuddy.com.
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