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MI Gas Prices Could Hit $4.69 By End Of Week, Expert Says
An expert said the price surge is due to refinery challenges in the region.
Gas prices across Michigan could surge another 50 cents by the end of the week, according to a petroleum analysis.
Patrick De Haan, the head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy, said the Great Lakes state could see a double spike this week due to refinery challenges in the region.
He said prices could be between $4.49 and $4.69 per gallon in Michigan by the end of the week.
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The average price for a regular gallon of gas across Michigan jumped 15 cents Tuesday to $4.19, according to AAA.
Prices were even higher in the metro Detroit area. The average for a regular gallon of gas was $4.20 in the area, up 11 cents from Monday, according to AAA.
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