Part of Geopolitical events, including the ongoing conflict in Iran, are driving up fuel prices in Illinois, which are tracked by AAA.

How will the refinery outage and Iran war affect Michigan's fuel prices?

Michigan fuel prices rise sharply due to refinery outage and Iran war Fuel prices in Michigan are rising sharply, driven by a major Illinois refinery outage and the ongoing war with Iran. As of Sunday, regular gasoline in Michigan averaged around $4.92 a gallon, mirroring the metro Detroit price, while diesel costs reached $6.78 a gallon, setting a new high for the metro Detroit area. The war with Iran alone has caused diesel prices to increase by more than 55 percent over the last six months.

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How it reaches Michigan

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The combination of an outage at a major Illinois refinery and the ongoing war with Iran is driving up fuel costs in the Detroit market, which is located in Michigan. This has caused regular gasoline prices in Michigan to rise to around $4.92 a gallon, up from $4.84 the previous Saturday.

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- clickondetroit.com Sep 20

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Regular gasoline in Michigan averaged around $4.92 a gallon as of Sunday, up from $4.84 on Saturday.clickondetroit.com
Diesel in Metro Detroit averaged $6.78 a gallon, the highest recorded average diesel price ever in metro Detroit.clickondetroit.com
Since the war with Iran began more than six months ago, diesel prices have risen more than 55 percent.clickondetroit.com
Oil prices are currently around $100 a barrel.clickondetroit.com

Why it matters

For Michigan motorists and businesses, the rising fuel costs represent a significant financial burden. The spike in gas prices is not only affecting daily transportation costs but could also begin to drive up the price of airfare, prompting airlines like United and Southwest to adjust their flight schedules.

The price spike is rooted in global factors, including the current oil price of around $100 a barrel and geopolitical instability. Experts note that a significant reduction in the conflict with Iran, which would free up flows through the Strait of Hormuz, is necessary to stabilize fuel costs.

What we don't know yet

When is the major Illinois refinery expected to be fully restored?
How will the sustained rise in fuel costs affect consumer spending and state budgets in Michigan?

What would change this answer

The Illinois refinery is fully restoredFuel prices in the Detroit market and across Michigan could stabilize or decrease.

The United States dramatically pulls back military operations against IranThis could free up flows through the Strait of Hormuz, potentially easing the pressure on global fuel prices.

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clickondetroit.comSep 20

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