TRAVERSE CITY (AP) -- Traverse City drivers are shelling out big bucks for gas. Traverse City gas prices are among the highest in the state according to AAA Michigan.
Gasoline prices are up 26.7 cents per gallon over the past week to a statewide average of $3.44.
The auto club said Monday the statewide average is 80.2 cents per gallon higher 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 Saginaw/Bay City area, where it's $3.41 a gallon.
The highest average can be found in the Ann Arbor and Traverse City areas at $3.46.
Dearborn-based AAA Michigan surveys 2,800 Michigan gas stations. To see the AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report CLICK HERE.
See the impact of the rising gas prices have on area businesses coming up on 7 & 4 News at 5 and 6.
We'd like to know, are you cutting back on other expenses to make up for the rising gas prices in your budget? Tell us "Your Point of View" by voting in the poll below and telling us how you are making ends meet with the added cost.
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