Michigan’s average price for regular unleaded stood at $2.98 a gallon on Feb. 15, 2026, edging down from $3.03 earlier in the week as the state’s highest price so far this year.

There are regional differences within the state, with Ann Arbor at about $3.07, Jackson $3.02, Lansing $3.00, while Traverse City ($2.50), Marquette ($2.77) and Benton Harbor ($2.88) are among the cheaper areas.

Two factors could blunt declines: a potential uptick in OPEC oil production or geopolitical tensions (notably U.S.–Iran) that could push prices higher.

GasBuddy’s Patrick De Haan warns that price increases could accelerate in the coming weeks due to refinery maintenance and the summer gasoline transition, though initial gains may be modest.

Gasoline demand, total domestic supply and production rose in the past week, contributing to higher prices.

Oil prices influenced gasoline costs, with West Texas Intermediate around $63 per barrel at the time of reporting.

AAA-The Auto Club Group tracks the data, providing regional context and weekly changes to illustrate current pricing dynamics.

EIA data show weekly demand easing from 8.75 to 8.15 million barrels per day, while total U.S. supply rose and production slipped to about 9.0 million bpd.

Prices vary by area, and readers can check local prices on AAA’s gas prices page.

GasBuddy’s national range shows a wide spread: the cheapest 10% around $2.28 and the most expensive 10% near $4.25 per gallon.

The report provides an early-February snapshot of Michigan fuel prices with regional variations for context.

A typical 15-gallon tank costs roughly $42 on average across Michigan.