Updated April 5, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data
$3.03
Average Regular Unleaded — Ann Arbor, Michigan
Current Gas Prices in Ann Arbor
Gas prices in Ann Arbor, Michigan average $$3.03 per gallon today for regular unleaded — $0.16 below the Michigan average the Michigan statewide average of $$3.19. Competition among Ann Arbor's fuel stations creates real savings opportunities.
Fuel Type
Price / Gallon
Grade
Trend
Regular Unleaded
$3.03
87 octane
▲ Rising
Mid-Grade
$3.50
89 octane
▲ Rising
Premium
$3.78
91-93 octane
▲ Rising
Diesel
$4.10
N/A
▲ Rising
Price Comparison
Ann Arbor Average
$3.03
Regular Unleaded
Michigan State Average
$3.19
$0.16 below the Michigan average
National Average
$3.99
$0.96 below the national average
About Gas Prices in Ann Arbor
Gas prices in Ann Arbor follow Midwest regional patterns with some local variation. Stations closest to residential neighborhoods tend to match rather than undercut market rates. Your best savings strategy: identify 2-3 consistently affordable stations along your regular commute and check them weekly.
Gas Prices by Brand in This City
Estimated prices based on brand modifiers. Sorted cheapest to most expensive.
Costco offers the cheapest gas wherever it operates in the Ann Arbor area. Among street stations, Circle K, Speedway, and Wawa (in applicable markets) consistently offer below-average prices. Shell, Chevron, and BP typically price above the local average.
At today's Ann Arbor average of $$3.03 per gallon, a standard 13-gallon sedan tank costs ${fillCost} to fill. A larger 20-gallon SUV or truck tank runs ${truckFill}. Choosing the cheapest local station can save $3-5 on each fill-up.
Monday and Tuesday are statistically the cheapest days to buy gas in most US cities including Ann Arbor. Prices rise Thursday through Sunday as weekend driving demand increases. Filling up Tuesday afternoon before price adjustments is a reliable strategy.
Ann Arbor and surrounding cities typically track similar fuel prices given shared supply infrastructure. Differences of 5-15 cents between nearby cities are common depending on local tax differences and competition levels.
A 10-cent savings on 15 gallons equals $1.50. If the cheaper station is 5 miles away and your car gets 25 MPG, the detour costs about 0.4 gallons. Savings above 15 cents per gallon are consistently worth moderate detours.