(CBS DETROIT) — After weeks of record-high gas prices, Michigan is seeing some relief.
According to AAA, gas prices in Metro Detroit are down to $4.05 per gallon for regular gas as of Wednesday.
READ MORE: Michigan Announces $1.5 Million Tuition Giveaway, 100 Children To Receive $15,000It is about 12 cents cheaper than last week, however, still $1.22 higher than last year.
READ MORE: AAA Offers 'Tow To Go' Program During Memorial Day Weekend“A decrease in demand alongside higher gasoline stocks has led to lower pump prices,” Adrienne Woodland, spokesperson for AAA-The Auto Club Group, said on Monday. “If these trends continue as crude oil prices decline, motorists could likely see gas prices move lower.”
MORE NEWS: Holiday Travel And Gas: What To Expect At The PumpThe state average sits at $3.99 a gallon — cheaper than the national average of $4.16.
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